BKFC Honolulu Results: Maki Pitolo vs. Doug Coltrane

The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship makes its debut in Hawaii with a stacked 13-fight card.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:23am

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A vibrant, expressionist painting depicting the intense physicality of a bare-knuckle boxing match, with swirling neon colors and dynamic brushstrokes capturing the explosive energy of the fighters.The BKFC's debut in Hawaii showcased the raw power and passion of the state's combat sports culture.Hilo Today

The BKFC has officially held its first event in Hawaii, featuring a 13-fight card with 21 local fighters. The main event saw six-fight UFC veteran Maki Pitolo make his bare-knuckle boxing debut against BKFC mainstay Doug 'ColdRed' Coltrane. The card also featured several other Hawaiian talents, including Ke'ali'i Kanekoa, Zach Zane, and the iconic 'Felony' Charles Bennett.

Why it matters

Hawaii is a state where live combat sports are limited, so the BKFC's debut in Honolulu represents an expansion into a new market and an opportunity to tap into the state's passionate fight culture. The event also aimed to give back to the community, with a portion of ticket sales going towards areas recently affected by severe flooding.

The details

The BKFC Honolulu card featured a total of 13 fights, with 21 local Hawaiian fighters competing. In the main event, Maki Pitolo, a six-fight UFC veteran, made his bare-knuckle boxing debut against BKFC mainstay Doug 'ColdRed' Coltrane. The co-main event saw Ke'ali'i Kanekoa, a Hawaiian talent, face off against 44-year-old veteran Joseph Creer. The card also included other Hawaiian fighters like Zach Zane and the iconic 'Felony' Charles Bennett, who faced Toby Misech in a featherweight bout.

  • The BKFC Honolulu event took place on April 11, 2026.

The players

Maki Pitolo

A six-fight UFC veteran who made his bare-knuckle boxing debut at the BKFC Honolulu event.

Doug 'ColdRed' Coltrane

A BKFC mainstay who faced Maki Pitolo in the main event of the BKFC Honolulu card.

Ke'ali'i Kanekoa

A Hawaiian talent who competed in the co-main event of the BKFC Honolulu card.

Joseph Creer

A 44-year-old veteran who faced Ke'ali'i Kanekoa in the co-main event of the BKFC Honolulu card.

'Felony' Charles Bennett

An iconic fighter who faced Toby Misech in a featherweight bout on the BKFC Honolulu card.

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The takeaway

The BKFC's debut in Hawaii represents an expansion into a new market and an opportunity to tap into the state's passionate fight culture. The event also aimed to give back to the community, with a portion of ticket sales going towards areas recently affected by severe flooding.