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The world of combat sports is gearing up for an unprecedented event as BKFC president David Feldman announced a $25 million tournament set to take place in 2025. Dubbed the "World’s Baddest Tournament," this ambitious project aims to redefine the bare-knuckle boxing landscape.
Speaking at the BKFC Hollywood post-fight press conference in Hollywood, Florida, Feldman shared his vision for the massive competition.
“We’re going to have the biggest, baddest fight tournament that ever took place, and it’s going to start in April,” Feldman said. “It’s going to be the $25 million world’s baddest tournament.”
The tournament is expected to span between nine and twelve months, with qualifiers taking place across five continents. Feldman emphasized the scale and inclusivity of the event, noting that no fighter will receive automatic entry. Instead, all participants must go through a rigorous qualification process.
“Everyone has to try out for it. No one is getting pre-qualified,” Feldman explained. “They have to try out for it and they’re going to have to fight in qualifying rounds to make the tournament.”
Although specific details regarding the allocation of the $25 million purse remain under wraps, Feldman assured fans that the prize pool is real and substantial. He also hinted at a major broadcasting deal in the works, which would bring the tournament to a global audience.
“We’re close to locking in a huge streaming platform that’s going to have the rights to this thing, so everything is really falling in place,” he said.
BKFC has grown significantly in recent years, with high-profile fighters like Mike Perry, Eddie Alvarez, and Jeremy Stephens joining its ranks. However, Feldman confirmed that even these notable names will need to compete in the qualifiers to secure a spot in the tournament.
With its innovative approach and massive prize pool, the 2025 BKFC tournament promises to be a groundbreaking event, attracting fighters and fans from around the world.
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