A new sports entity is coming to Bakersfield.

The Bakersfield Fight Club will debut in January. The official announcement will take place Thursday at a press conference and luncheon.

Stan Ellis, owner of the Dignity Health Event Center, Roy Englebrecht, promoter, and Teresa Howard are among those who will speak at the event.

Ellis, former Bakersfield Jam owner, is bringing the event to the Dignity Health Events Center.