Austin Trout and Carlos Trinidad-Snake, together with different BKFC Dubai fighters, previewed their bouts and went face-to-face on the press convention. Two back-to-back combat playing cards happen at Dubai Tennis Stadium on April 4-5, that includes a collection of bare-knuckle boxing matches with 4 titles at stake.
“It’s been an incredible run to get right here. I’m so excited to be right here,” stated BKFC Founder and President, David Feldman. “4 world title fights and 12,000 folks. We’re right here to interrupt data. That’s what we do. We’re right here to interrupt extra data on this lovely metropolis of Dubai. I’m so excited for the followers to see what we’ve been telling them about for thus lengthy. Now they get to see it up shut and private.”
“Naked knuckle combating is totally different. It isn’t boxing, it isn’t MMA. It’s essentially the most thrilling fight sport you’ll ever see. And if you see it right here this Friday and Saturday, you’re going to be a fan for all times.”
Austin Trout (3-0) of El Paso, TX and Carlos Trinidad-Snake (6-0) of Omaha, NE sq. off in the primary occasion of BKFC 71 on Friday, April 4. Trout defends his BKFC welterweight belt.
“I’m excited to be right here, and I’m wanting ahead to placing on a present,” Austin Trout stated. “My purpose is to placed on such a combat that you simply guys can’t watch for BKFC to be again in Dubai.”
“Watch out what you would like for. He requested for this. You’re only a stepping stone in my method.”
Carlos Trinidad-Snake stated, “I’m larger, I’m youthful, he’s gradual and ugly. I’m going to beat him.”
“I believe Austin has fought nothing however cans. I’m the very best opponent he’s fought. I’m going to deliver it to him. I’m going to knock him out, and I’m going to take that belt. I’ll depart Dubai a world champion.”
Britain Hart faces Tai Emery in BKFC 71 co-main occasion
Within the co-main occasion, Britain Hart (9-3) of Layton, UT faces Tai Emery (2-1) of Australia. Hart places her BKFC strawweight title on the road.
“That is one thing I actually needed and requested for,” Britain Hart stated. “To be right here means every thing. I actually resonate with the me-versus-me mentality. For me to say that I’m a World Champion, I’ve to combat internationally. This combat will put the stamp on my legacy of being a world champion.”
“She’s an incredible athlete. I do know so much about her previous, and I resonate with that. I believe she’s a really powerful opponent, however so far as fights and abilities, I haven’t actually paid consideration.”
Tai Emery stated, “My life has undoubtedly been a tough street. I moved to Dubai a 12 months in the past, and I embody what this metropolis can do for someone who has a passionate coronary heart and works with self-discipline. Brit is the OG of this sport, and I’ve a lot respect for her. I can’t wait to indicate everybody what ladies can do on this sport.”
Kai Stewart vs Tommy Strydom tops BKFC 72
The primary occasion on Saturday, April 5 at BKFC 72 options Kai Stewart (7-0) of Liberal, KS up in opposition to Tommy Strydom (4-0) of South Africa. Stewart defends his featherweight strap.
“My opponent isn’t right here. I often get folks actually riled up, so this time folks will notice that I can beat folks with out getting them riled up,” Kai Stewart stated. “I’m younger, and I actually simply need to show me-versus-me. I by no means imagined in one million years that I’d be the king of a fight sport. Now I’m simply specializing in how good I can actually be.”
“In comparison with everyone else that I’ve fought, everybody else has both been afraid of me or they had been so assured. Tommy has balls. He’s going to return at me and we’re going to combat, however I’m the very best within the BKFC for a purpose.”
“I’ve been the underdog in most of my fights, and I’m so grateful for my willpower to drive myself to be the very best that I may be. Tommy is hard and I believe he’s going to return after me. He’s bought nothing to lose.”
Hannah Rankin vs Jessica Borga co-headlines BKFC 72
The co-main occasion pits Hannah Rankin (1-0) of the UK in opposition to Jessica Borga (2-0) of Lakeland, FL. The pair battle it out for the vacant featherweight title.
“[Her experience with BKFC] isn’t going to do her any assist,” Hannah Rankin stated. “I’m coming with very high-level abilities, and I’m coming to take the belt. The belt belongs to me.”
Jessica Borga stated, “I’m going to indicate the distinction between boxing and naked knuckle combating. I’ve established myself fairly effectively on this sport. My violence and what I deliver to the desk isn’t going to be good for her.”
Each BKFC Dubai playing cards air dwell on DAZN.
