Best Bets: BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque Pre-Event Odds Analysis

Schedule and How To Watch BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque 

Twelve fights are penciled in for Friday, February 28th at the Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque. There are no Championship fights this time, but plenty of talent is on display from former champions and future stars.

The BKFC App has you covered, broadcasting every fight from New Mexico, starting with the middleweight at 9 PM ET between Bryant McClain and Roderick Stewart.

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Best Bets and Picks for BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque 

Key Matchups

Keith “The Rockstar” Richardson (-204) vs. Bekhzod “Lion” Usmonov (+151) – Bantamweight

The main event of Fight Night Albuquerque pits former Bantamweight Champion Keith Richardson against “Lion” Usmonov. Both fighters hail from an MMA background and are finding their feet in the squared circle. Usmonov lost his first BKFC duel but rebounded to beat Trevor Loken in the 52nd edition of the showcase. Richardson has five wins and a single defeat to his name.

Donald Sanchez (-450) vs. Harrison “The Headhunter” Aiken (+297) – Light Heavyweight

Local hero Donald Sanchez started his career in the squared circle with a loss, before bouncing back to win three on the trot. Harrison Aiken makes his second appearance in BKFC after beating Idrees Wasi in his debut. “The Headhunter’s” bare-knuckle career consists of three wins and three losses.  Sanchez is a technical fighter up against the brawling style of Aiken.

Manuel “Mayor Mano” Otero (+441) vs. Braxton “Beautiful Monster” Smith (-770) – Heavyweight

Our featured fight of the night sees two unbeaten heavyweights take to the ring. Fans in attendance will be behind the local, Manuel Otero who rose from a boxing background. The homegrown fighter prioritizes technicality and defense over power, different from the heavy hands of Braxton Smith. Smith holds a 1.5-inch reach advantage going in, but Otero’s defense could push this the distance.

Felipe “Flip” Chavez (-123) vs. Derrick “Superman” Findley (-107) – Welterweight

Another Albuquerque fighter, Felipe Chavez enters the squared circle undefeated in BKFC. His last fight against Leandro Torres lasted less than a round, knocking the Argentine down and ending his night. Derrick “Superman” Findley starts the fight with a 2-2-0 record. Findley lost his first two fights in the sport, but after a sabbatical, he returned in 2024 to win two in a row.

Eric “Thuggy Bear” Dodson (-280) vs. Van “Tactic” Vo (+200) – Featherweight

Eric Dodson and Van Vo have lost a combined five fights in nine encounters, making this duel a potential do-or-die for their BKFC careers. Van Vo picked up his first BKFC win in three attempts last year at Pechanga, while Dodson enters the squared circle off the back of a loss to Edgard Plazaola. Vo starts the fight with a 4-inch reach advantage and will look to create organized chaos.

Derek “Rage” Perez (-286) vs. Mike “Savage Mike” Livingston (+204) – Bantamweight

Derek “Rage” Perez and Mike “Savage Mike” Livingston need a win here, after both losing three consecutive fights. Perez brings an MMA background to the squared circle, while Livingston was an accomplished boxer. Livingston has the edge from a reach perspective with a 6-inch advantage, and his powerful knocks will keep Perez on notice.

Expert Pick for BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque

Odds suggest that Manuel Otero is an outsider for this fight at +441, but the local fighter has more to offer than the books suggest. Otero is a technical fighter, with a boxing background and possesses a strong chin. He’s solid on defence and despite a reach disadvantage can take the fight the distance. “Mayor Mano” is paying approximately $108.20 on a $20 bet.

Where to Bet on BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque 

Now that you’re armed with the latest odds and expert picks for BKFC Albuquerque, it’s time to place your bets. NXTbets has partnered with a number of reputable sportsbooks to ensure that you have a seamless betting experience. To bet on BKFC Fight Night Albuquerque, 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.