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BKFC set to make history in the ME with debut in Dubai on April 4

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March 30, 2025

DUBAI: History is in the making as Dubai welcomes the greatest two-day pure combat event, BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship), powered by World League of Fighters, in association with the Dubai Sports Council.

Scheduled for April 4 and April at the prestigious Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, the event promises an electrifying showcase of combat sports action, with 44 world-class fighters competing in high-intensity matchups. Doors open at 7:00 PM on both days, setting the stage for two unforgettable nights of fierce battles.

Welsh mixed martial artist John Phillips, renowned for his tenure in the UFC middleweight division, is set to enter the bare-knuckle ring in BKFC.

Phillips, who competed in numerous UFC fights between 2016 and 2020, will face Brazilian powerhouse Fabio Maldonado in the highly anticipated 205lb Cruiserweight division.

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