Bare Knuckle Boxing Joins Entain Venues Live Sports Lineup

Entain Venues Live (EV Live) has announced a new partnership with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), bringing the fast-growing combat sport to commercial venues across Australia and New Zealand. This partnership adds to EV Live’s expanding sports content offering, including boxing through DAZN and Dana White’s Power Slap.

BKFC Comes to Australia and New Zealand

BKFC, founded by former professional boxer David Feldman and supported by UFC icon Conor McGregor, is carving out a unique space in the combat sports world. Known for its raw intensity and appeal to UFC audiences, BKFC is positioned as a fresh option for venues already showcasing UFC events.

“For venues hosting UFC events, BKFC offers a natural addition to their lineup,” said Mark Sturdy, Managing Director of EV Live.

The partnership begins with Knucklemania V, airing live on Sunday, January 26, at 12:00 AEDT. The main event will feature a high-profile bout between:

• Eddie Alvarez, a two-time world lightweight champion in UFC and Bellator.
• Jeremy Stephens, an MMA veteran with a storied 33-fight UFC career.

An Opportunity for Venues

With BKFC’s growing international following, the partnership offers venues a chance to expand their fight night offerings and attract a broader combat sports audience.

EV Live is encouraging venues to add BKFC to their sports lineup and is offering an early adopters discount for those who act quickly.

Join the free Ministry of Sport newsletter for the latest news and information or become a MoS Member for additional benefits including event ticketing, data and insight reports, plus professional development opportunities in the business of sport.