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Bakersfield, California

Big Dawg 12 for Bakersfield fans

Big Dawg 12: Valley War lands September 19, 2026 at Selland Arena in Fresno. Here's what Bakersfield fans need to know before first bell.

Travel

1 hr 45 min from Fresno

Doors / Bell

6:00 PM / 7:00 PM

Tickets from

$45

County

Kern County

Getting to Fresno from Bakersfield

Bakersfield fans have a 110-mile run up 99 toward Fresno, about an hour forty-five, longer if Grapevine traffic backs into town.

Every promotion has one town whose crowd is a participant. For Big Dawg that is Bakersfield. When Kern County fans fill a section, a Fresno fighter hears about it all night.

Fight-night essentials

  • 18+ with valid photo ID, no exceptions.
  • Clear-bag policy at every arena we promote in.
  • Tickets are digital, screenshots are not accepted at the gate.
  • Merch tables open when doors open and sell out most nights.

Who's fighting

  • Marco Ruiz vs. Andre DelgadoWelterweight, Main event / 5 rounds
  • Tank Whitfield vs. Jose BarrazaHeavyweight, Co-main
  • Danny Cruz vs. Kalani MoeLightweight
  • Ray Solis vs. Ike Turner Jr.Middleweight

Bakersfield fan questions

How far is Big Dawg 12 from Bakersfield?
Selland Arena, Fresno is 1 hr 45 min from fresno from Bakersfield, roughly 110 miles. Doors open at 6:00 PM and first bell is 7:00 PM.
Does Big Dawg promote cards in Bakersfield?
No. Fresno is our only location. Bakersfield fans travel roughly 110 miles north for the cards we announce.
Why do Kern County fighters fit Big Dawg cards so well?
Kern County has a deep heavyweight and gritty amateur scene, and the Kern-versus-Fresno matchups carry real stakes for the crowd.
Can Bakersfield fighters train with Big Dawg without moving?
Yes. Kern County athletes run a compressed camp, two long training days a week in Fresno instead of four short ones, so the drive stays manageable.