BKFC 88 Live Results: Esteban Rodriguez Wins Interim Cruiserweight Title in Bloody War

Esteban Rodriguez has always called himself the most exciting fighter on Earth. He can now also call himself a world champion after stopping Chris Camozzi at BKFC 88 to win the interim cruiserweight title.

Rodriguez was the bad guy all week, fighting in enemy territory against the beloved Denver native. Camozzi also closed as the betting favorite to begin another title reign.

None of that mattered to Rodriguez, who delivered on his promise and charged Camozzi from the opening bell. What followed was an all-out war of attrition that took everything that either fighter had until 'Mohawk' forced a bloody Camozzi to the ground in the fourth round, leading to the stoppage.

THE MOHAWK IS OFFICIALLY YOUR NEW INTERIM CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION! WHAT A FIGHT BETWEEN THESE WARRIORS!! 👏👏👏#BKFC88 | Watch on BKFC+ pic.twitter.com/C70bTW32VE
— Bare Knuckle FC (@bareknucklefc) April 18, 2026

The 39-year-old Camozzi announced his retirement after the bout, citing other business interests and the upcoming birth of his daughter.

While Camozzi was unable to get the job done, fellow Denver native Ramiro Figueroa pleased the fans with a statement victory over former champion Elvin Brito in the co-main event. Figueroa dropped Brito with a perfectly placed right hand in the first round that had the 14-fight bare-knuckle veteran trying to force a clinch battle for the remainder of the fight.

Local fighters and UFC veterans Josh Fremd and Deron Winn also secured victories on the main card in their respective BKFC debuts. Fremd's victory over Jared Torgenson was his second in three weeks, following a viral knockout win over Jarrah Hussein Al-Silawi at PFL Pittsburgh.

Fremd acknowledged that he remains under contract with the PFL, but did not miss the opportunity to call out Darren Till in his post-fight interview.

JOSH FREMD LOOKING LIKE A NATURAL IN HIS BKFC DEBUT! 😮‍💨#BKFC88 | Live NOW on BKFC+ pic.twitter.com/8zMomRbqdn
— Bare Knuckle FC (@bareknucklefc) April 18, 2026

Rodriguez and Fremd capped off memorable nights with Performance of the Night bonuses, while flyweights Octavion Turner and Joby Steffensmeier earned the Fight of the Night nod.

BKFC 88 results:

Main card

(2) Esteban Rodriguez def. (1) Chris Camozzi by TKO in Round 4 (1:43), for the BKFC interim cruiserweight title

Ramiro Figueroa def. Elvin Brito by unanimous decision (49-45, 49-45, 48-46), lightweight

Corey Willis def. Josh Copeland by TKO (corner stoppage) in Round 2 (2:00), heavyweight

Josh Fremd def. Jared Torgenson by KO in Round 1 (1:36), cruiserweight

Rodney Hinton def. Andrew Yates by TKO in Round 1 (0:22), welterweight

Deron Winn def. Erick Lozano by TKO (retirement) in Round 3 (0:47), cruiserweight

Octavion Turner def. Joby Steffensmeier by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46), flyweight

Prelims

Anthony Yost def. Angelo Trujillo by unanimous decision (30-23, 30-23, 30-23), flyweight

Matt Maestas def. Rueben Arroyo by TKO in Round 2 (1:54), lightweight

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