Jessica Borga became the first BKFC women’s featherweight champion by knocking out Hannah Rankin just 32 seconds into the fight, marking her third consecutive knockout victory in her bare-knuckle fighting career.
Jessica Borga made history! She became the first BKFC women’s featherweight champion. How? By delivering a jaw-dropping knockout just 32 seconds into the fight against Hannah Rankin on Saturday afternoon.
No time wasted here. The moment the bell rang, both fighters went all out, launching bombs. But guess what? Borga found her rhythm, landing the more punishing shots.
As Rankin advanced, Borga unleashed a vicious punch. It was brutal—Rankin hit the canvas face-first. The referee? Didn’t even bother with a count; Rankin was out cold.
“I’m the one and only Jessica Borga,” she declared post-fight. “I’m only getting more dangerous. I don’t care who you are; send me anybody. I’m here to stay, baby.”
Borga now stands alongside fellow champions Christine Ferea, reigning over flyweight, and Britain Hart at strawweight, who defended her title against Tai Emery on Friday.
With this victory, Borga’s bare-knuckle record improves to 3-0—all wins by knockout. Impressive, right?