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BKFC 70 Hollywood: Palomino vs. Davis - Best photos from Florida

BKFC 70 Hollywood: Palomino vs. Davis - Best photos from Florida

USA Today30-03-2025
Leonardo Perdomo def. Steve Herelius - BKFC 70 Hollywood Fight Night
March 27, 2025; Hollywood, Florida, USA; Leonardo Perdomo and Steve Herelius during their bout at BKFC…
March 27, 2025; Hollywood, Florida, USA; Leonardo Perdomo and Steve Herelius during their bout at BKFC 70 Hollywood at the Seminole Hard Rock Resort and Casino. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland for BKFC
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