Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is set to make its UAE debut with a thrilling two-night event on April 4th and 5th, 2025, at the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Stadium. This landmark occasion, powered by the World League of Fighters (WLF) in association with the Dubai Sports Council, marks a significant expansion for BKFC into the global combat sports arena. (More Sports News)
The Dubai doubleheader will feature an impressive lineup of international fighters, with 44 athletes from over 20 countries competing in 11 bouts each day. The event boasts four World Championship fights.
Among those amplifying the excitement is former Mixed Martial Arts Champion and combat sports icon Conor McGregor, who has been an outspoken supporter of BKFC's rapid rise. "Dubai, we are coming, baby!" exclaimed McGregor. "BKFC is a worldwide sensation. It's taking things from Hollywood, Florida, to the World. This is global, and the UAE will go global."
The main events for the Dubai debut are as follows:
BKFC 71 Dubai – April 4, 2025:
- Welterweight Championship Bout: Current champion Austin Trout will defend his title against undefeated contender Carlos Trinidad-Snake.
- Women's Strawweight Championship Bout: Champion Britain Hart faces challenger Tai Emery in the co-main event.
BKFC 72 Dubai – April 5, 2025:
- Featherweight Championship Bout: Champion Kai Stewart squares off against undefeated contender Tommy Strydom.
- Inaugural Women's Featherweight Championship Bout: Hannah Rankin, a former WBA and IBO female super-welterweight world champion, will take on Jessica Borga.
The BKFC Dubai edition will feature an incredible lineup of international fighters with intense matchups across multiple weight categories from the fighting community, bringing the raw intensity and pure athleticism of bare-knuckle fighting to one of the most exciting sporting destinations in the world and elevating sport to a whole new level of entertainment.
BKFC's arrival in Dubai signifies more than just a series of fights; it heralds a new era in combat sports entertainment in the Middle East. With its unique blend of raw intensity and pure athleticism, BKFC is poised to captivate audiences and elevate the combat sports landscape in the region.
