How far is Big Dawg 13 from Madera?

Rabobank Arena, Bakersfield is 30 min from fresno from Madera, roughly 23 miles. Doors open at 6:00 PM and first bell is 7:00 PM.

Does Big Dawg have a location in Madera?

No. Fresno is our only location. Madera fans and fighters are about thirty minutes south on Highway 99.

Do Madera fighters have to relocate to train with Big Dawg?

No. We schedule Madera athletes into evening camp blocks in Fresno so the commute happens after work, and weigh-in appointments are staggered to avoid a second trip.

How long does apparel shipping take to Madera?

Orders print in Fresno and usually arrive in Madera the next business day. Bulk gym orders take three to five days depending on the run size.

Madera, California

Big Dawg 13 for Madera fans

Big Dawg 13: Blood & Dust lands November 7, 2026 at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield. Here's what Madera fans need to know before first bell.

Full Card

Travel

30 min from Fresno

Doors / Bell

5:30 PM / 6:15 PM

Tickets from

$40

County

Madera County

Getting to Bakersfield from Madera

Madera fans take 99 south, about thirty minutes into Fresno, forty on a Friday, and our list carries the venue and doors time as soon as they are set.

Madera punches above its size. The gyms here are small, unglamorous and turn out athletes with real work capacity, which is exactly what a two-minute bare-knuckle round rewards. Several fighters in our prelim rotation drive down from Madera.

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

Madera fan questions

How far is Big Dawg 13 from Madera?: Rabobank Arena, Bakersfield is 30 min from fresno from Madera, roughly 23 miles. Doors open at 5:30 PM and first bell is 6:15 PM.
Does Big Dawg have a location in Madera?: No. Fresno is our only location. Madera fans and fighters are about thirty minutes south on Highway 99.
Do Madera fighters have to relocate to train with Big Dawg?: No. We schedule Madera athletes into evening camp blocks in Fresno so the commute happens after work, and weigh-in appointments are staggered to avoid a second trip.
How long does apparel shipping take to Madera?: Orders print in Fresno and usually arrive in Madera the next business day. Bulk gym orders take three to five days depending on the run size.