Tulare, California
Big Dawg 13 for Tulare fans
Big Dawg 13: Blood & Dust lands November 7, 2026 at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield. Here's what Tulare fans need to know before first bell.
Travel
1 hr from Fresno
Doors / Bell
5:30 PM / 6:15 PM
Tickets from
$40
County
Tulare County
Getting to Bakersfield from Tulare
Tulare fans are about an hour up 99 from Fresno, an easy night out once a card and venue are announced to our list.
Ag work builds a base you cannot fake. Tulare athletes routinely walk into an assessment able to hold pace for eight rounds, which changes what a camp block is for: less conditioning, more hand care, defense and film.
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
Tulare fan questions
- How far is Big Dawg 13 from Tulare?
- Rabobank Arena, Bakersfield is 1 hr from fresno from Tulare, roughly 55 miles. Doors open at 5:30 PM and first bell is 6:15 PM.
- Does Big Dawg have a location in Tulare?
- No. Fresno is our only location, roughly an hour north of Tulare on Highway 99.
- Does Big Dawg help Tulare amateurs with commission licensing?
- Yes. We handle the commission paperwork for camp athletes so fighters working ag or shift schedules are not chasing forms between jobs.
- What does a Tulare fighter's first camp focus on?
- Most arrive already conditioned, so camp weights toward hand conditioning, defense and film review rather than building an aerobic base from scratch.
