Conor McGregor’s UFC return faces another hurdle as Irish superstar eyes bare knuckle brawl
PFL president Dave Feldman confirms Conor McGregor's intentions to fight Jeremy Stephens after the latest clash at BKFC.
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Conor McGregor to possibly fight Jeremy Stephens in BKFC (via MMA Fighting/X)
Conor McGregor, as BKFC co-owner, passionately promoted the promotion, raising excitement during their event in Pennsylvania. Energizing the crowd with his presence, McGregor amplified the atmosphere, especially following the electrifying fight between Jeremy Stephens and Eddie Alvarez. Inspired by the action, McGregor now seems poised to execute bold plans.
After the fight, McGregor went face to face-off with Stephens and recreated their iconic UFC moment, which went viral. ‘The Notorious’ called out for a fight, but many fans were skeptical about it given McGregor’s history of false promises. However, the news got an official announcement from the BKFC president, who confirmed McGregor’s intentions to fight Stephens.
As I was walking out of the Arena, Conor actually tap me on the shoulder and he told me to make sure that I tell everybody that he’s fighting Jeremy Stephens in BKFC. That’s what he said, I don’t know if it’s happening.
Dave Feldman via BKFC Knucklemnaia 5 post-fight presser
Conor McGregor is a huge fan of bare-knuckle fighting and has often talked about making his debut in the promotion. However, with his contract with UFC and potential boxing ventures, things have not lined up till now.
UFC CEO Dana White has talked about the Irishman returning back this year, which has also raised a few doubts. Recently, McGregor was in talks with the billionaire Ambani family about potentially boxing Logan Paul in India.
Dave Feldman says Conor McGregor told him to make sure he told everyone he is fighting Jeremy Stephens in BKFC.#KnuckleMania pic.twitter.com/sAscbCHZw9
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) January 26, 2025
Under these circumstances, Dave Feldman appeared uncertain about McGregor’s proposal, a hesitation that was evident. However, the face-off between Stephens and McGregor crackled with energy, captivating fans and fueling excitement. With proper planning, this matchup holds immense potential to become a blockbuster event.
Jeremy Stephens responds to Conor McGregor’s call-out
Jeremy Stephens came to BKFC in 2023, and had two wins before going against Eddie Alvarez last night. Alvarez, on the other hand, had fought some big names and lost his previous bout against Mike Perry. However, given his performance, he was definitely a crowd favorite in the event.
Going into the fight, Stephens was the underdog, but was able to beat the former UFC lightweight champion in the third round. He maintained the same energy while going face-to-face against Conor McGregor. During the post-fight presser, he also shared his opinions on fighting the ‘Notorious’.
Cocaine Conor, He’s got a long path bro. It’s all love and promotion. Love to come in there right in front of his face, have him doubt me. I felt like Feldman and him are all against me.
Jeremy Stephens via BKFC Knucklemnaia 5 post-fight presser
McGregor has been frequently accused of using drugs and being an alcoholic by many athletes in the combat sports community. His outrageous interviews and random online rants are the main reason behind these speculations. However, his fan base is still eagerly waiting for his comeback, whenever it’s possible.
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