McGregor showcases excitement for BKFC's UAE debut
Arriving next week, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), powered by World League of Fighters in association with Dubai Sports Council (DSC), makes its historic Middle East debut on April 4 and 5, at the iconic Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Stadium. The arena will transform into a battleground for the most intense and unfiltered form of combat though promoted in all safe interests and environment of promoting high-octane action for world's top fighters. With Mixed Martial Arts Legend Conor McGregor voicing his excitement and BKFC President David Feldman envisioning UAE as a game-changer, this event promises to redefine combat sports entertainment on a global scale.
BKFC Founder & President David Feldman, who has led the sport's meteoric rise, expressed his excitement about the promotion's remarkable growth and its much-anticipated arrival in Dubai, he shares: 'We're taking this sport to a global level like never before. Eight events in six weeks, four countries this is the next evolution of combat sports. Two events, April 4 and 5 at the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Stadium and Four World Championship fights, we are coming.'
Adding to the excitement, global MMA superstar McGregor is set to make a surprise appearance at the event. While details about his involvement remain under wraps, his presence will undoubtedly amplify the event's prestige.
With Four World Championship bouts on the card, BKFC's Dubai debut is part of an ambitious global expansion, which includes eight events across six weeks in four different countries. The UAE, known for hosting some of the biggest spectacles in combat sports, is now set to witness the gripping intensity of bare-knuckle fighting.
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 UAE we will go global.'
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 is not just another fight night; it is the dawn of a new era in combat sports entertainment. With adrenaline-charged matchups, elite athletes, and a fan experience unlike any other, UAE fight enthusiasts are in for a spectacle of epic proportions.
The highly anticipated two-night event will be broadcast live on the BKFC app, ensuring that fans worldwide won't miss a single punch. With premium VIP seatings available and tickets available at Dhs399, the choice of location guarantees a close-knit audience while upholding the highest standards of comfort and safety for both athletes and spectators.
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