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.
