BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Terrill vs. McFarlane (also known as BKFC Fight Night 34 and BKFC UK 15) is an upcoming bare-knuckle fighting event to be held by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on March 15, 2026 at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom.
Fight Card
Main Card
Heavyweight 120 kg United Kingdom Mick Terrill vs. United Kingdom Jay McFarlane Heavyweight Championship
Featherweight 66 kg United Kingdom Gary Fox vs. United Kingdom James Lilley
Heavyweight 120 kg Albania Gzim Selmani vs. United Kingdom Daniel Curtin
Bantamweight 61 kg United Kingdom Lewis Garside vs. United Kingdom Kerion Sewell
Light Heavyweight 84 kg United Kingdom Matty Hodgson vs. United Kingdom Sean Weir
Middleweight 79 kg United Kingdom Jack Cullen vs. United Kingdom Marley Churcher
Lightweight 70 kg United Kingdom Lewis Keen vs. United Kingdom Jon Telfer
Cruiserweight 93 kg United Kingdom Mason Shaw vs. United Kingdom Dec Spelman
Middleweight 79 kg United Kingdom Joe Lister vs. United Kingdom Danny Wall
Welterweight 75 kg United Kingdom Liam Dooley vs. United Kingdom Mikey Henderson
Heavyweight 120 kg United Kingdom James Walker vs. United Kingdom Rowan Gregory
Preliminary Card
Featherweight 66 kg United Kingdom Jeff Saunders vs. United Kingdom Bartek Kanabey
Lightweight 70 kg United Kingdom Stew Martin vs. United Kingdom Jordan Burnett
Background
The Toon Takeover: Heavyweight Gold Headlines BKFC Fight Night Newcastle!
The raw, unfiltered energy of bare-knuckle fighting is set to ignite the North East as the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship descends upon the Utilita Arena. On March 15, 2026, BKFC Fight Night Newcastle (BKFC UK 15) brings a night of high-velocity impact to one of the UK’s most passionate fighting cities. This isn't just a display of grit; it is a tactical evolution of the world's oldest combat sport, featuring a card deep with local legends and international heavy hitters ready to leave it all in the squared circle.
The Main Event: A Heavyweight War for the Crown
At the summit of the card, the BKFC World Heavyweight Championship is on the line as the clinical Mick Terrill looks to defend his throne against the "Braveheart" of the division, Jay McFarlane. Terrill has become a global standard-bearer for the sport, utilizing a sophisticated boxing pedigree and a terrifying "educated" right hand that has dismantled the world's elite. He is a fighter who proves that bare-knuckle isn't just about toughness—it’s about timing and precision.
In Jay McFarlane, however, he faces a man who thrives in the chaos. McFarlane brings a unique blend of durability and psychological warfare into the ring, possessing the chin to weather the storm and the power to end a fight in a single exchange. This is a quintessential clash of "the technician vs. the brawler," where Terrill’s composure will be tested against the raw, unbridled ambition of a challenger looking to bring the world title back to the fans in the North.
Featherweight Fireworks: Fox vs. Lilley
The intensity remains at a fever pitch in the co-main attraction as the 66kg division takes center stage. Gary Fox meets the highly decorated James "The Juggernaut" Lilley in a matchup many insiders believe could steal the show. Lilley, a former world title challenger, brings a relentless, forward-marching pace that has seen him navigate some of the bloodiest wars in BKFC history. He faces a stiff test in Fox, a local favorite known for his ironclad durability and "Geordie grit." This bout serves as a definitive sorting hat for the featherweight hierarchy, with the winner moving directly back into the world title conversation.
Heavyweight Giants and the Middleweight Guard
The depth of the Newcastle card is further underscored by the inclusion of former professional wrestling standout Gzim Selmani, who makes a high-stakes transition into the squared circle against the gritty Daniel Curtin. Selmani’s massive frame and explosive power make him a volatile threat in the 120kg ranks. Simultaneously, the middleweight division features a fascinating technical matchup as professional boxing veteran Jack Cullen tests his mettle against Marley Churcher. Cullen’s reach and elite-level experience offer a new puzzle for the bare-knuckle circuit, while Churcher looks to prove that the squared circle is a different beast entirely.
A Crucible of Emerging Prospects
The card is bolstered by a series of regional rivalries, including a cruiserweight clash between Mason Shaw and Dec Spelman, a fight that promises the kind of heavy-handed exchanges the 93kg division is known for. From the bantamweight technicality of Lewis Garside and Kerion Sewell to the opening lightweight battle between Lewis Keen and Jon Telfer, every athlete on this card is fighting for more than just a win. In the Utilita Arena, they are fighting for the respect of the "Toon" faithful and a chance to solidify their place in the fastest-growing combat sport on the planet. Every exchange is a declaration of intent, and every finish is a step toward immortality in the most honest form of fighting.
