TLDR
- Eddie Alvarez jumped Mike Perry ringside at BKFC KnuckleMania 6 in Philadelphia
- Super Bowl winner Rod McLeod filmed the brawl and Conor McGregor shared it on social media
- Multiple people piled on during the fight, with slippery floors causing several people to fall
- The incident reignites their rivalry from BKFC 56 in 2023 when Perry defeated Alvarez
- Fans and security intervened to break up the chaotic scene
Sources: EssentiallySports | Bloody Elbow | MMA Junkie | Sherdog
A massive brawl broke out between UFC veterans Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez at BKFC KnuckleMania 6 in Philadelphia. The fight happened ringside after the main event ended.
Eddie Alvarez and his crew attacked Mike Perry while he was near the cage. Video footage shows Alvarez jumping on Perry and pushing him to the ground.
Super Bowl Winner Captures the Brawl
Super Bowl champion Rod McLeod filmed the entire incident from the crowd. He captured the chaotic scene as multiple people piled on top of both fighters.
Conor McGregor shared the video on his social media accounts. He promoted the footage as an example of the wild atmosphere at BKFC events.
Philly saw fireworks inside and outside the ring 💢
💣 After Saturday's scuffle between Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez’s team, would you like to see them run it back?
(Via rodmcleod4 IG) pic.twitter.com/b322zIc0kX
— TrillerTV (@Triller_TV) February 9, 2026
The floors were slippery during the brawl, causing several people to fall. Eddie Alvarez’s wife was among those who fell during the chaotic scene.
Fans and security personnel quickly rushed in to separate the fighters. They worked to break up the pile of people involved in the altercation.
History Between the Two Fighters
This incident brings back their heated rivalry from BKFC 56 in 2023. Mike Perry defeated Eddie Alvarez in that bare-knuckle boxing match.
Perry remains undefeated in his BKFC career. He has become one of the organization’s biggest stars since leaving the UFC.
Alvarez is a former UFC lightweight champion. He fought in several major MMA organizations before joining BKFC.
Both men had successful careers in the UFC before switching to bare-knuckle boxing. They are considered veteran fighters in the combat sports world.
The video quickly went viral on social media platforms. Thousands of fans shared and commented on the footage within hours.
McGregor called the footage marketing gold for BKFC. He owns a stake in the bare-knuckle boxing promotion.
The brawl happened at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The venue was packed with fans for the KnuckleMania 6 event.
Philadelphia is Eddie Alvarez’s hometown. The former UFC champion has strong ties to the local fighting community.
No official statements have been released by BKFC about potential consequences. The organization has not announced any disciplinary actions against either fighter.
Security footage and multiple fan videos documented the entire incident. The various angles show how quickly the situation escalated.
The brawl lasted several seconds before officials gained control. It took multiple people to separate Alvarez from Perry.
Perry was seen on top of the pile at some points during the fight. Alvarez was also shown landing punches while Perry was on the ground.
The incident has generated massive attention for BKFC. Social media engagement on the videos reached millions of views within 24 hours.
Both fighters have history with Conor McGregor through their UFC careers. McGregor fought Alvarez for the lightweight title in 2016 and knocked him out.
The KnuckleMania 6 event featured several high-profile bare-knuckle boxing matches. This ringside brawl overshadowed much of the official card action.
