The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) makes its highly anticipated return to Dubai with BKFC 72, featuring two championship bouts at the Dubai Tennis Stadium on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Headlining the event is an explosive clash between undefeated featherweight champion Kai Stewart and rising contender Tommy Strydom, while Hannah Rankin and Jessica Borga battle for the inaugural BKFC women’s featherweight title.
BKFC 72 Dubai: Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
⏰ Start Time:
- 12 PM ET (USA)
- 8 PM Local Time (Dubai)
📍 Venue: Dubai Tennis Stadium, UAE
How to Watch BKFC 72 Live
SteadyFlix offers live updates and streaming access (subscription may apply). Fans can stream BKFC 72 live on DAZN. The event will also be available on the BKFC app and website. For viewers in the United States, the broadcast begins at 12 p.m. ET. Ensure to check regional availability and any potential restrictions.
The event will be available globally via multiple platforms:
- Primary Streaming: DAZN (subscription required)
- Alternative Options: BKFC App & Website (PPV may apply)
- Live Updates: SteadyFlix (check for regional availability)
Note: Viewers should confirm local broadcast restrictions before purchasing access.
Main Card Highlights
BKFC Featherweight Championship: Kai Stewart (7-0, 2 KOs) vs. Tommy Strydom (4-0, 3 KOs)
- Stewart, the reigning champion, looks to extend his unbeaten streak with a fourth title defense. His last victory was a unanimous decision over Jimmie Rivera in November 2024.
- Strydom, a dangerous knockout artist, earned his shot after a dominant third-round stoppage of John Spencer in February 2025.
Inaugural BKFC Women’s Featherweight Championship: Hannah Rankin (1-0) vs. Jessica Borga (2-0, 2 KOs)
- Rankin, a former boxing world champion, made her BKFC debut with a split-decision win over Deborah Melhorn in October 2024.
- Borga brings devastating power, having flattened Katharina Lehner in just 41 seconds last April.
Featured Bout: Brandon Allen (5-1, 4 KOs) vs. Nico Gaffie (1-0, 1 KO)
- Allen is coming off a third-round KO of Timmy Mason, while Gaffie impressed with a second-round finish of Radek Štádler.
Full Fight Card
- Lightweight: Matin Safari (Debut) vs. Mark Angel Sadang (1-1, 1 KO)
- Heavyweight: Guto Inocente (Debut) vs. Hassan Yousefi (Debut)
- Middleweight: Aaron Chalmers (Debut) vs. Chas Symonds (0-2)
- Cruiserweight: John Phillips (Debut) vs. Fábio Maldonado (0-1)
- Welterweight: Vladislav Tuinov (Debut) vs. Sabri Ben Henia (Debut)
What to Expect at BKFC 72 Dubai
With two title fights, a mix of veterans and rising stars, and the raw intensity of bare-knuckle boxing, BKFC 72 promises non-stop action. Will Stewart retain his crown, or will Strydom dethrone him? Can Rankin or Borga make history as the first women’s featherweight champ?
