Sabah Homasi was recently disqualified at BKFC 87 on March 20th, after breaking Leonel Carrera’s nose with a spinning backfist. The fight took place at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The move is illegal in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), but legal in MMA.
Homasi had entered the fight with a 1-1 BKFC record. He had a win against Peralta on December 21st, 2024, and a win against Tello on April 4, 2025. Homasi also has an MMA record of 17-12 and is a veteran of Bellator and the UFC.
Controversial Disqualification
After missing a left hand, Homasi landed a spinning backfist that dropped Carrera. Carrera immediately told the referee that his nose was broken, and the fight was stopped after the ringside doctor intervened.
Christian Torres, an 8-fight BKFC veteran, confirmed in the comments of an Instagram post that spinning backfists are illegal in BKFC. Fighters are warned against using them in rules meetings.
“Yes, these are very illegal and we are warned in the back and rules meetings to not throw them as well.”
The disqualification at BKFC 87 serves as a reminder that fighters crossing between combat sports must fully adapt—not just in style, but in rules awareness. It’s a tough lesson for Homasi, who showed finishing ability in the exchange but ultimately leaves with a loss that will likely spark debate among fans.