Kubrat Pulev vs Murat Gassiev – Fight Date, Location and Ring Walks

Kubrat Pulev and Murat Gassiev headline a heavyweight main event in Dubai, UAE, on 13 December 2025, bringing together two powerful veterans in a high-stakes clash that could shake up the division.

The fighters are expected to make their ring walks at approximately 1:00 AM local time, which corresponds to 9:00 PM UK time and 4:00 PM ET on 12 December. As always, these times may shift depending on how the undercard progresses, so the Ringwalks app is the best way to track live timing updates.

Kubrat Pulev enters the ring with a professional record of 32 wins and 3 losses, including 14 knockouts. Standing 6′4½″ (194 cm) with a 79½″ (202 cm) reach, the Bulgarian veteran brings experience, strength and discipline to the matchup. Pulev’s most recent outing was a unanimous decision win over Manuel Charr, showcasing his durability and tactical control.

Murat Gassiev brings a strong 32 and 2 record with 25 knockouts, reflecting his notable punching power. The Russian heavyweight stands 6′2½″ (189 cm) with a 76″ (193 cm) reach and fights from an orthodox stance. Gassiev is coming off a RTD6 victory against Jeremiah Milton, reaffirming his reputation as one of the division’s most dangerous finishers.

With both fighters eager to move closer to title contention, Pulev vs Gassiev promises a tense and physically demanding heavyweight showdown in Dubai.