Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) returns to Dubai for a thrilling event, BKFC 72, featuring two title bouts at the Dubai Tennis Stadium on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The main event showcases undefeated featherweight champion Kai Stewart defending his title against the also undefeated Tommy Strydom. In the co-main event, Hannah Rankin faces Jessica Borga for the inaugural BKFC women’s featherweight championship.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
- Time: 12 p.m. ET (8 p.m. local time in Dubai)
- Location: Dubai Tennis Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
How to Watch Stewart vs. Strydom :
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.
Main Card Highlights:
- Featherweight Championship Bout: Kai Stewart (7-0, 2 KOs) vs. Tommy Strydom (4-0, 3 KOs)
- Stewart aims for his fourth title defense after securing the belt on June 9, 2023. His most recent defense was a unanimous decision victory over Jimmie Rivera on November 9, 2024. Strydom enters the ring following a third-round stoppage of John Spencer on February 8, 2025.
Inaugural Women’s Featherweight Championship Bout: Hannah Rankin (1-0) vs. Jessica Borga (2-0, 2 KOs)
- Rankin debuted in bare-knuckle boxing with a split decision win over Deborah Melhorn on October 12, 2024. Borga boasts a swift 41-second stoppage victory against Katharina Lehner on April 12, 2024.
Featherweight Bout: Brandon Allen (5-1, 4 KOs) vs. Nico Gaffie (1-0, 1 KO)
- Allen is coming off a third-round stoppage of Timmy Mason on November 9, 2024. Gaffie secured a second-round finish of Radek Štádler on October 12, 2024.
Additional Bouts:
- 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)
BKFC 72 promises an action-packed evening with top-tier bare-knuckle boxing talent. Fans worldwide can look forward to witnessing these fighters showcase their skills and vie for championship glory.
