The highly anticipated BKFC: KnuckleMania 5 took place on Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, marking a historic event praised as the largest combat sports occasion the city has ever witnessed.

The excitement commenced at 8 p.m. ET with a series of thrilling preliminary bouts available for free streaming on MMA Junkie, while the main card kicked off an hour later on DAZN.

In a notable main event, former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez put his skills on display in his hometown, facing off against the renowned Jeremy Stephens. Fans were eager to see if Alvarez could capture victory in front of his home crowd.

The night featured a crucial heavyweight title clash where champion Mick Terrill defended his title against former UFC heavyweight standout Ben Rothwell. Additionally, a pivotal women's flyweight bout pitted Taylor Starling against Bec Rawlings, providing an intriguing showcase of talent.

Here's a breakdown of the standout matches and results from the main card:

MAIN CARD (DAZN, 9 p.m. ET)

- **Eddie Alvarez vs. Jeremy Stephens** - Result yet to be confirmed.

- **Ben Rothwell defeats Mick Terrill via knockout at 0:36 of Round 1** to win the heavyweight title. Rothwell's explosive performance left fans on their feet.

- **Bec Rawlings defeats Taylor Starling by unanimous decision** with impressive scorecards reading 50-45, 50-44, and 50-45, showcasing Rawlings’ dominance throughout the fight.

- **Pat Brady defeats Zach Calmus by TKO at 0:53 of Round 1**, adding to an exciting evening of knockouts.

- **John Garbarino defeats Apostle Spencer via knockout at 1:59 of Round 1** in a shocking finish.

- **Kaine Tomlinson Jr. defeats Patrick Sullivan by knockout at 0:37 of Round 1**, exhibiting rapid success in the ring.

- **Steve Banks defeats Joey Dawejko by TKO at 1:54 of Round 3**, marking a hard-fought battle.

- **Brandon Meyer defeats Zedekiah Montanez by knockout at 0:39 of Round 2**, continuing the knockout trend of the night.

- **Travis Thompson defeats Zachary Pannell by knockout at 0:41 of Round 2**, further electrifying the crowd.

- **Phil Caracappa defeats Noah Norman by disqualification at 0:40 of Round 4**, bringing a dramatic end to what was a competitive matchup.

PRELIMINARY CARD (MMA Junkie, 8 p.m. ET)

- **Cody Russell defeats Logan Tucker by knockout at 0:49 of Round 3**, adding excitement to the preliminary rounds.

- **Itso Babulaidze defeats Bryan McDowell by unanimous decision** with scorecards favoring him 48-42, 47-43, and 48-42, making it a pivotal match along the undercard.

With a plethora of athletic talent and dramatic finishes, KnuckleMania 5 certainly lived up to its reputation and left fans eager for the next installment in the BKFC series. Be prepared, combat sports enthusiasts—this was just a taste of what the BKFC has to offer!