Event: BKFC 85: Trout vs. Palomino 2

Date: Friday, December 5, 2025

Location: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL

While the main card gets the glitz and glamour, the real betting value often hides in the prelims. One of the most interesting “local vs. local” matchups on the BKFC 85 card is the bantamweight clash between Ernesto Suarez and Angelo Colon.

This is a classic matchup of a known commodity against a total mystery. After digging through regional tape and cross-referencing fighter backgrounds, we have found a clear angle on this fight.

Tale of the Tape

Fighter Profile: Ernesto Suarez

Finding info on Suarez is difficult because he shares a name with several other fighters. However, based on tattoo identification, this is the same Ernesto Suarez who fought for Combat Night and pieced up Bryan Gonzalez as an underdog.

The Good:

• Southpaw Power: He sits back in his stance and throws a very solid overhand left. He is willing to take a shot to give one, which is a dangerous but effective trait in bare knuckle.
• The 1-2 Combo: His favorite combination is a simple 1-2 down the pipe. It works well for him. He throws the “2” with bad intentions right down the middle.
• Physicality: He is very muscular for a fighter who can make 135/140 lbs. He doesn’t get pushed around easily.
• Composure: Against Gonzalez, he showed good aggression without rushing. He doesn’t look frantic in the cage.

The Bad:

• Defense: His defense is largely restricted to a “shield” style (holding his hands high like a literal shield). This isn’t necessarily bad for a shorter fighter in BKFC, but it can leave the body exposed.
• Footwork: He moves well but has a habit of stepping in too deep and getting upright. He hasn’t been punished for it yet, but it’s a technical flaw.
• Conditioning: His cardio holds up, but it could definitely be improved. A high-pace fight might drag him into deep waters.

Fighter Profile: Angelo Colon

Angelo Colon is the wildcard here. There is very limited experience on his record, and he looks like a fighter who is still figuring out his body mechanics.

The Good:

• Size: He is very lanky. If he learns to use his range, he could be a problem for shorter, stockier fighters like Suarez.

The Bad:

• Movement: He looks a bit slow. His footwork is not where it needs to be for a guy who needs to maintain distance in a small ring.
• Experience: He is effectively learning on the job. Against a guy with Suarez’s cage time, that is a massive disadvantage.

The X-Factors

The Weight Cut

This is the biggest variable to watch. Colon has competed at 145 lbs, while Suarez is comfortable at 135 lbs. Colon is already a lanky fighter. Coming down another weight class might drain him.

The “Shield” Defense

Suarez’s high-guard defense is perfect for blocking big looping shots, but it requires him to walk forward. Since Colon is slow on his feet, Suarez should be able to walk him down without taking much damage.

Betting Analysis & The Pick

These unknown fights often see “sharp money” come in at the last second as local insiders place their bets. We will be watching the line movement closely on fight day.

The Verdict

Suarez has the “dog” in him. He beat Bryan Gonzalez when he wasn’t supposed to, and he has a style that translates well to bare knuckle. He throws straight punches, has a thick build, and fights from a southpaw stance that will confuse the inexperienced Colon.

Colon’s lack of footwork means he likely won’t be able to keep Suarez off him. Once Suarez closes the distance and lands that left hand, it changes the fight.

The Pick: Ernesto Suarez by KO