Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) and Bare Knuckle Fight League (BKFL) have officially announced their entry into India, unlocking one of the world’s largest combat sports markets. To promote the same, the organisation has roped in actor Tiger Shroff as a board member.
Besides Tiger, film producer Parag Sanghvi too is signed as a board members to promote the sport in India. This expansion is being led by World League of Fighters (WLF) — the official license holder for BKFC — co-founded by Rajesh Banga, Sunil Mathew, and Siraj Gill. Talking about the collaboration, Tiger stated, “I am honoured to stand alongside Conor McGregor as we create something truly historic for Indian sport. This is more than a fight — it’s a global movement, and history is being written. Just like cinema, sport is a celebration of talent and skill, and Parag and I are committed to turning this into a landmark moment for India.”
Parag stated, “This is where world-class storytelling meets raw, uncompromising sport. With WLF, BKFC, and Conor McGregor, we are not just launching a league — we are architecting a global sports IP from India that will command attention, talent, and fandom worldwide.”
This is the first time India will host a team-based bare-knuckle league format, transforming fights into a high-stakes global franchise competition. The first official BKFC & BKFL team-based events are scheduled for 2026. The venue and fight card announcements will be made soon.
Besides Tiger and Parag, David Feldman and Conor McGregor too are part of the expansion plan as board members.
David Feldman, who is the founder & President of BKFC, said, “India has been on our roadmap for a long time. The scale, the energy, the culture — there is no place like it.” Conor McGregor, Global Partner, BKFC, said, “India has warriors in its DNA. What we’re building with BKFC and BKFL in India will be something the world has never seen before. This is not just expansion — this is a revolution.”
Rajesh Banga, Sunil Mathew, and Siraj Gill issued a joint statement, saying, “India is not just a market — it is the future of global combat sports. Together with BKFC, BKFL, and WLF, we are building an ecosystem that will develop Indian fighters, create global stars, and deliver world-class fight entertainment to millions of fans.”