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BKB 53 results: ‘Smash’ Nelson retains, Jon Barnard upsets ‘Kid Gatti’ in Niagara Falls
TL;DR
At BKB 53, Lorawnt-T 'Smash' Nelson retained his middleweight title with a first-round knockout of Mark Tiffin, while Jon Barnard upset Jared 'Kid Gatti' Grant to claim the lightweight crown.
Key points
- Lorawnt-T 'Smash' Nelson retained his middleweight title
- Jon Barnard upset Jared 'Kid Gatti' Grant for the lightweight crown
- BKB 53 was held at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
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The fight is called by the doctor, and Claudia Zamora takes the victory! 😤
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Q&A
What were the main results of BKB 53?
Lorawnt-T 'Smash' Nelson retained his title by knocking out Mark Tiffin, and Jon Barnard won the lightweight title by defeating Jared 'Kid Gatti' Grant.
Who won the lightweight championship at BKB 53?
Jon Barnard won the lightweight championship by defeating Jared 'Kid Gatti' Grant by knockout.
Where was BKB 53 held?
BKB 53 took place at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, New York.
