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Illegal Strike Ends Fight: Homasi Disqualified
21 Mar
Summary
- Sabah Homasi lost by disqualification in his BKFC fight.
- An illegal spinning backfist led to the disqualification.
- Homasi's BKFC record now stands at 1-2.
Sabah Homasi's bare-knuckle boxing career has hit a setback following a disqualification loss at BKFC 87. The fight against Leonel Carrera, which had been intense with both fighters exchanging blows, concluded in the second round. Homasi landed a spinning backfist that, while impactful enough to break Carrera's nose, was deemed illegal.
This disqualification marks Homasi's second loss in the BKFC, bringing his record to 1-2. The 37-year-old, known for his brawling style in MMA promotions like the UFC and Bellator, had hoped to establish himself in bare-knuckle fighting. Despite the result, his commitment to the sport remains evident, with support from teammates like Dustin Poirier.
Conversely, Leonel Carrera's victory improves his BKFC record to 3-2. Carrera, who exclusively fights in Florida, has shown a strong performance, winning three of his last four bouts. The outcome of Homasi's fight sparked debate among combat sports fans regarding the legality of certain strikes in bare-knuckle boxing.
