South Dakota welcomes back bare-knuckle fighting after it debuted in the state in 2024. A Championship bout greets fans on Saturday night, as Gorjan Slaveski faces Julian Lane for the welterweight belt. The main event dominates our BKFC 79 Strugis pre-event odds analysis, followed by a strawweight duel between Taylor Starling and Shelby Cannon. Find the odds for every matchup in our preview below.
The squared circle is all set at The Buffalo Chips Sturgis for the arrival of the bare knuckle boxing contingent. Fighters face off on Saturday, August 2, from 8:30 pm EDT. Find out who’ll depart South Dakota with the welterweight belt, live on BKFC.com, and keep informed on the latest pre-fight odds and analysis on NXTbets.
Odds Subject to Change
Please note that the odds provided herein reflect the raw probability odds for this analysis and are based on the information available at the time of publishing. Different sportsbooks may adjust these odds based on market conditions, bettor behaviors, and other factors that could influence the betting landscape. For a deeper understanding of why odds for alternative sports betting change and how it might affect your betting strategy, we encourage you to read our detailed article: Why Do Alternative Sports Betting Odds Change? Make informed decisions and always check the latest odds with your sportsbook before placing bets.
Best Bets and Odds for BKFC 79
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Matchup
Moneyline
Payout on $20
Julian Lane
+166
$53.20
Gorjan Slaveski
-227
$28.81
Taylor Starling
+131
$46.20
Shelby Cannon
-175
$31.43
Corey Willis
+138
$47.60
Zach Calmus
-185
$30.81
David Simpson
+300
$80.00
Brandon Conley
-455
$24.40
Elvin Brito
-250
$28.00
Brandon Meyer
+181
$56.20
Dillion Blaydon
+183
$56.60
Cody Kerr
-253
$27.91
Marisol Ruelas
+239
$67.80
Shyanna Bintliff
-345
$25.80
Bear Hill
-227
$28.81
Billy Swanson
+166
$53.20
Traevon Kroger
-467
$24.28
Daniel Pettit
+306
$81.20
Ruben Arroyo
+252
$70.40
Dan Godoy
-368
$25.43
Corey Roberts
+214
$62.80
Timmy Mason
-303
$26.60
Julian "Let Me Bang" Lane vs Gorjan "Gogo" Slaveski - Welterweight Championship Bout Preview
Gorjan “Gogo” Slaveski returns to the squared circle after a two-year absence. He previously held the welterweight belt, but was stripped of it after he chose to fight in a karate league. We are glad to see him back with his 6-0-0 record, four of them coming via KO or TKO. The Macedonian is heavily favored to topple Julian Lane, who is a BKFC legend. “Let Me Bang” has 16 fights to his name, winning 50% of them, but he arrives on a four-fight winning streak.
Taylor "Killa Bee" Starling vs Shelby "Boom Boom" Cannon - Co-Main Event Preview
The ladies receive attention in the co-main event on Saturday when eight-fight veteran Taylor Starling meets rising star Shelby Cannon. “Boom Boom” won the judges over on debut against Kat Paprocki. The novice certainly has the stamina to go the distance, but comes up short on reach in this bout, five inches less than her opponent. “Killa Bee” arrives at The Buffalo Chip with four triumphs under the belt in eight attempts. Only of of her wins resulted in a TKO; the result has boiled down to a decision.
Corey “What U Talking About” Willis vs Zach “Shark Attack” Calmus – Heavyweight Fight Preview
A heavyweight bout leads us into the main events on Saturday night, when Corey Willis fights Zach Calmus. Calmus is the more experienced warrior with eight trips inside the squared circle, leaving victorious on five occasions. He’s coming off a first-round TKO loss in his last appearance, but he does hold a four-inch reach advantage over his rival. Willis only has one fight to his name, which he won courtesy of a first-round TKO.
Expert Pick
Gorjan Slaveski carries short odds for BKFC 79, but his record highlights his superiority over Julian Lane. The Macedonian enters the Welterweight Championship at -227, which offers a possible payout of $28.81 when you bet $20.
Where to Bet on BKFC 79
Now that you’re armed with the latest odds and expert picks for BKFC 79 Sturgis, it’s time to place your bets. NXTbets has partnered with several reputable sportsbooks to ensure that you have a seamless betting experience. To bet or make picks on BKFC Perdomo vs Adams, check out partnered sportsbooks. Simply follow the links to register an account, deposit funds, and start betting. For those venturing into bare-knuckle-fighting championship betting for the first time, we highly advise perusing our Official BKFC Betting Guide for valuable insights and tips.
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Best Bets: BKFC 79 Sturgis Pre-Event Odds Analysis
South Dakota welcomes back bare-knuckle fighting after it debuted in the state in 2024. A Championship bout greets fans on Saturday night, as Gorjan Slaveski faces Julian Lane for the welterweight belt. The main event dominates our BKFC 79 Strugis pre-event odds analysis, followed by a strawweight duel between Taylor Starling and Shelby Cannon. Find the odds for every matchup in our preview below.
To bet on BKFC 79, check out our partner sportsbooks.
Schedule and How to Watch BKFC 79 Sturgis
The squared circle is all set at The Buffalo Chips Sturgis for the arrival of the bare knuckle boxing contingent. Fighters face off on Saturday, August 2, from 8:30 pm EDT. Find out who’ll depart South Dakota with the welterweight belt, live on BKFC.com, and keep informed on the latest pre-fight odds and analysis on NXTbets.
Odds Subject to Change
Please note that the odds provided herein reflect the raw probability odds for this analysis and are based on the information available at the time of publishing. Different sportsbooks may adjust these odds based on market conditions, bettor behaviors, and other factors that could influence the betting landscape. For a deeper understanding of why odds for alternative sports betting change and how it might affect your betting strategy, we encourage you to read our detailed article: Why Do Alternative Sports Betting Odds Change? Make informed decisions and always check the latest odds with your sportsbook before placing bets.
Best Bets and Odds for BKFC 79
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Julian "Let Me Bang" Lane vs Gorjan "Gogo" Slaveski - Welterweight Championship Bout Preview
Gorjan “Gogo” Slaveski returns to the squared circle after a two-year absence. He previously held the welterweight belt, but was stripped of it after he chose to fight in a karate league. We are glad to see him back with his 6-0-0 record, four of them coming via KO or TKO. The Macedonian is heavily favored to topple Julian Lane, who is a BKFC legend. “Let Me Bang” has 16 fights to his name, winning 50% of them, but he arrives on a four-fight winning streak.
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The ladies receive attention in the co-main event on Saturday when eight-fight veteran Taylor Starling meets rising star Shelby Cannon. “Boom Boom” won the judges over on debut against Kat Paprocki. The novice certainly has the stamina to go the distance, but comes up short on reach in this bout, five inches less than her opponent. “Killa Bee” arrives at The Buffalo Chip with four triumphs under the belt in eight attempts. Only of of her wins resulted in a TKO; the result has boiled down to a decision.
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A heavyweight bout leads us into the main events on Saturday night, when Corey Willis fights Zach Calmus. Calmus is the more experienced warrior with eight trips inside the squared circle, leaving victorious on five occasions. He’s coming off a first-round TKO loss in his last appearance, but he does hold a four-inch reach advantage over his rival. Willis only has one fight to his name, which he won courtesy of a first-round TKO.
Expert Pick
Gorjan Slaveski carries short odds for BKFC 79, but his record highlights his superiority over Julian Lane. The Macedonian enters the Welterweight Championship at -227, which offers a possible payout of $28.81 when you bet $20.
Where to Bet on BKFC 79
Now that you’re armed with the latest odds and expert picks for BKFC 79 Sturgis, it’s time to place your bets. NXTbets has partnered with several reputable sportsbooks to ensure that you have a seamless betting experience. To bet or make picks on BKFC Perdomo vs Adams, check out partnered sportsbooks. Simply follow the links to register an account, deposit funds, and start betting. For those venturing into bare-knuckle-fighting championship betting for the first time, we highly advise perusing our Official BKFC Betting Guide for valuable insights and tips.
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