When do tickets go on sale?

Public on-sale is six weeks before the card. Presale opens to our list a week earlier.

Is the card streamed?

Yes, a simulcast is available for fans outside the Bakersfield and Fresno markets.

Can I get a group block?

Blocks of ten or more are booked through our Fresno office by appointment.

Event

Big Dawg 13: Blood & Dust, Fresno, CA

Whitfield vs. Kalu for the heavyweight strap in Bakersfield.

All Events

Date: November 7, 2026
Venue: Rabobank Arena, Bakersfield, CA
Doors / Bell: 5:30 PM / 6:15 PM
From: $40

What it is

The heavyweight title goes on the line in Kern County with a four-fight prospect showcase opening the night. Announced card, tickets release six weeks out.

What to expect

01Join the presale list to get first access before the public on-sale.
02Tiers and seat maps publish once the full card is sanctioned.
03Doors at 5:30 PM, prospect showcase at 6:15 PM, title fight last.
04Group blocks of ten or more are handled directly through our office.

Highlights

Heavyweight title fight, five rounds
Four-bout prospect showcase
Presale access for the mailing list
Group blocks from ten seats up
Streaming simulcast for out-of-market fans
Bakersfield-Fresno fan bus available

Main card

Title fight
Tank Whitfield vs Emeka Kalu
Heavyweight
Cruiserweight
Sammy Vega vs Luke Hardin
Cruiserweight
Featherweight
Nico Arreola vs Dre Watts
Featherweight

Ticket tiers

General Admission$40
Upper bowl, open seating
Lower Bowl$80
Reserved seat
Floor$140
Reserved floor seat
Ringside$285
First three rows, parking

Ideal for

Fans following the heavyweight division and Kern County locals.

We recommend

Lower Bowl center, the best value view for a title night.

Serving the Fresno area

Big Dawg 13 is run out of our Fresno, CA headquarters and serves fans, fighters and partners across Clovis, Sanger, Fowler, Selma, Kerman, Madera, Kingsburg, Reedley and Visalia. If you are anywhere in the Central Valley, including zip codes 93701, 93710, 93720, 93726, 93728, 93611, 93612, 93657, 93662, 93630, 93637, you are inside our service area, and everything from ticket pickup to apparel shipping to a partnership meeting happens by appointment out of Fresno.

Pairs well with

Event
Big Dawg 12: Valley War
Ruiz vs. Delgado, two years of bad blood, no gloves.
September 19, 2026, Selland Arena, Fresno, CA
From $45
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Apparel
House of Pain Heavyweight Hoodie
480gsm brushed fleece with a screen-printed dawg crest.
Pullover hoodie, Sizes S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL
From $88
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Promotion
Corner Sponsorship Package
Entry-level ring branding with broadcast mentions on a single card.
Per card or three-card block, Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield
From $2,500
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FAQs

When do tickets go on sale?: Public on-sale is six weeks before the card. Presale opens to our list a week earlier.
Is the card streamed?: Yes, a simulcast is available for fans outside the Bakersfield and Fresno markets.
Can I get a group block?: Blocks of ten or more are booked through our Fresno office by appointment.

Ready when you are

Fresno, California. Appointment only for pickups and partnership meetings.

Watch parties & travel

Ticket and travel details for fans coming in from across the Valley.