Undefeated Iraqi bare knuckle boxer Adel Altamimi just snagged a major sponsorship deal ahead of his next fight, linking up with a Hollywood recording studio. Fab Factory Studios, based out of North Hollywood, is throwing their support behind Altamimi for his upcoming lightweight contest at BKB 60. You’ll see their logo emblazoned on his trunks when he steps into the ring against Liam Howell on Saturday, October 10, at Utilita Arena in Newcastle, England. While neither side has dropped all the deets on this partnership, Altamimi’s manager hinted that this could be just the beginning of some potential projects brewing.
The “Knockout Artist” Has Arrived
Adel Altamimi, at 37, isn’t just winning, he’s making a statement. People are already calling him a “knockout artist” and for good reason. He blasted into the BKB scene in 2025, starting his run with a third-round knockout that immediately turned heads. He didn’t slow down, stopping Jay Eggleston in the first round of his very next fight. His most recent triumph came this past July at BKB 56 in Los Angeles, where he took down Eduardo Perez dela Paz with a fourth-round stoppage. This guy is bringing a perfect 3 and 0 record into Newcastle, and every single one of those professional bare knuckle bouts ended with a knockout. That’s a pretty clear message he’s sending to the lightweight division.
A Career Built on Combat and Shared Vision
Altamimi’s journey to the bare knuckle ring is pretty wild. Born in Baghdad, he started training in Kyokushin karate as a kid, then added jiu jitsu to his arsenal. He even competed professionally in mixed martial arts, appearing for serious organizations like Bellator, BAMMA, King of the Cage, IFC, and Gladiator Challenge. His move into bare knuckle boxing isn’t just a whim; it’s another chapter in a career completely dedicated to combat sports. Altamimi isn’t just fighting for himself either; he’s spoken about the importance of being an example for younger athletes, especially across the Middle East, showing what dedication and hard work can achieve.
Fab Factory Studios, founded in 2016 by Shaun and Steven Fabos, is all about creating a space for artists in the entertainment industry. Altamimi’s manager, Tai Savet, sees a real connection there. Savet put it perfectly, saying, “Adel is the kind of person who earns everything he gets. He shows up, he works, and he doesn’t back down from anybody.” He added that after meeting the Fab Factory team, it was clear they’re building the same kind of culture in their world as Altamimi is in the fight game: “It’s a group of people who bet on themselves and take risks.” That kind of shared philosophy feels like a recipe for something big.
Altamimi is geared up to extend his perfect record against Howell at BKB 60. If he lands a fourth consecutive knockout, it would be another huge result for the Iraqi fighter as he keeps building his name in the bare knuckle world. Get ready for Saturday, October 10.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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