BFL 87 feels bigger than a normal regional show
BFL 87 is the kind of event hardcore fans usually circle before casual fans even know it exists. The show goes down in Vancouver on May 7, and it is not just another filler regional card. There are title fights, recognizable veterans, prospects with real upside, and one name in particular already being pushed as a possible future UFC player: Radley Da Silva.
Radley Da Silva is the clearest storyline on the card
BFL itself has already leaned into it. The promotion’s “UFC RADAR” post put the spotlight directly on Da Silva, and that makes sense. He is 8-1, he has momentum, and now he gets the kind of main event that can actually move him forward. The featherweight title fight, Radley Da Silva vs. Rander Junio, is the bout people will watch first when they want to know whether the hype is real.
On the UFC RADAR
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That does not mean Rander Junio is just there to lose. He is experienced, dangerous, and exactly the kind of opponent a prospect has to beat if the “UFC radar” label is supposed to mean anything. If Da Silva wins cleanly, people will talk. If he looks ordinary, the buzz cools down fast.
The rest of BFL 87 is stacked enough to matter too
The card has more than just one prospect fight. BFL 87 also features Alfredo Muaiad vs. Erfan Ahangarian, Isaac Blais vs. Ali Wasuk, Mauricio Barbosa vs. Jayden Martin, and Jordan Mein vs. Dejan Kajić, which gives the top of the card a serious feel. Then you still have depth fights like Daniel Abdenour vs. Raphael Ouellet, Josh Kwiatkowski vs. John Nguyen, Austin Batra vs. Alejandro Arboleda, Gagan Gill vs. Arturo Reyes Castañeda, Bernie Liu vs. Albaraa Atmeh, and Mike De Chavez vs. Gustavo García.
BFL 87 full fight card
Title Fights and Main Card
Alfredo Muaiad vs. Erfan Ahangarian – BFL Flyweight Championship
Isaac Blais vs. Ali Wasuk – BFL Bantamweight Championship
Mauricio Barbosa vs. Jayden Martin – BFL Middleweight Championship
Radley Da Silva vs. Rander Junio – BFL Featherweight Championship
Additional Bouts
Daniel Abdenour vs. Raphael Ouellet
Josh Kwiatkowski vs. John Nguyen
Austin Batra vs. Alejandro Arboleda
Gagan Gill vs. Arturo Reyes Castañeda
Mike De Chavez vs. Gustavo García
BFL 87 FAQ
When is BFL 87?
BFL 87 takes place on May 7, 2026.
Where is BFL 87 happening?
BFL 87 is scheduled for Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
How can I watch BFL 87?
BFL has promoted the main card as airing on UFC Fight Pass.
Why is Radley Da Silva getting UFC attention?
Radley Da Silva was featured on BFL’s “UFC RADAR” graphic ahead of the event, which signals that he is one of the prospects being pushed as a possible future UFC name.
Who is Radley Da Silva fighting at BFL 87?
Radley Da Silva is fighting Rander Junio in their featherweight title fight.
What are the biggest fights on the BFL 87 card?
The biggest fights include Radley Da Silva vs. Rander Junio, Jordan Mein vs. Dejan Kajić, Alfredo Muaiad vs. Erfan Ahangarian, and Isaac Blais vs. Ali Wasuk.
