Julian Fernandez scores KO victory in BKB 59 debut in Tijuana
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 1:50 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Julian Fernandez made an impactful debut at BKB 59 on September 19 in Tijuana, Mexico, retaining his super cruiserweight title. After suffering an early knockdown in the first round, Fernandez came back to stop Dan Podmore at 1:12 of the second round. In the co-main event, Cecy Ulloa won the super flyweight title by TKO against Andy Nguyen, who could not continue after three rounds. The event marked the first Bare Knuckle Boxing promotion held in Mexico.
- •Julian Fernandez defeats Dan Podmore via KO in Round 2.
- •Cecy Ulloa wins super flyweight title by TKO.
- •BKB 59 took place at Auditorio Municipal in Tijuana.
- •The event was Bare Knuckle Boxing's debut in Mexico.
- •Romario Ovalle vs. Marco Chino Villa ruled a No Contest.
- 1:50 AMSherdog — BKB 59 results: Julian Fernandez rallies for KO in Mexico debut
"Bare Knuckle Boxing made its debut in Mexico on Sept. 19.
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