Dubai, April 3, 2025 – In a major boost to the global combat sports scene, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is set to debut for the first time in Dubaibringing with it high-octane world title fights and some of the biggest names in bare-knuckle fighting. The event is being organized by World League of Fighters (WLF) in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Councilmarking a historic entry of BKFC into the Middle East.

First-Ever BKFC Championship in Emirates Set for April 4-5

During a high-profile press conference held on April 2 at the iconic Burj Al ArabWLF co-founders Rajesh Banga and Sunil MathewDubai Sports Council Director This mohammed sharifand BKFC founder David Feldman officially announced the landmark event.

The championship will take place at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on April 4 and 5positioning Dubai as a new global hub for combat sports.

Star-Studded Fights and World Championship Showdowns

The event promises to be a spectacle for fight fans, featuring four world title fights across two days:

BKFC President David Feldman added,

Dubai’s Rise as a Global Sports Hub

This event marks a strategic milestone in establishing Dubai as a global destination for sports and entertainmentaligning with the emirate’s long-term vision to promote world-class sporting events.

BKFC’s entry into Dubai is poised to revolutionize the combat sports ecosystem, offering fans a thrilling new format and elevating the city’s status on the international sporting stage.