Fresno, California
Big Dawg 13 for Fresno fans
Big Dawg 13: Blood & Dust lands November 7, 2026 at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield. Here's what Fresno fans need to know before first bell.
Travel
Home base
Doors / Bell
5:30 PM / 6:15 PM
Tickets from
$40
County
Fresno County
Getting to Bakersfield from Fresno
Fresno fans have the shortest trip of anybody on our list, and our Fresno list is always first to hear when a card and an on-sale date are locked.
Everything starts and stays in Fresno. Our headquarters sits on North Blackstone, ten minutes from downtown, and the majority of the fighters on any Big Dawg card either train here or came up through a Fresno gym. When a card is announced, our Fresno list gets first crack at tickets.
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
- Tank Whitfield vs. Emeka KaluHeavyweight, Title fight
- Sammy Vega vs. Luke HardinCruiserweight
- Nico Arreola vs. Dre WattsFeatherweight
Fresno fan questions
- How far is Big Dawg 13 from Fresno?
- Rabobank Arena, Bakersfield is home base from Fresno. Doors open at 5:30 PM and first bell is 6:15 PM.
- Where is Big Dawg Bare Knuckle Boxing based?
- Fresno, California. Our headquarters on North Blackstone Avenue is our only location, everything from fight camps to apparel runs out of that building by appointment.
- Can I train with Big Dawg in Fresno without a fight booked?
- Yes. Our fundamentals block on North Blackstone takes new athletes with no experience and no bout scheduled. Sessions are appointment only, call (559) 507-9940 to book an assessment.
- Do you offer local pickup for apparel in Fresno?
- We do. Order online, choose Fresno pickup at checkout, and collect from the Blackstone office during a scheduled appointment window instead of paying shipping.
