Despite issues with UFC, Conor McGregor will fight in the BKFC, claims promotions President

BKFC President, David Feldman claims Conor McGregor will fight in the organization despite issues with the UFC.

Despite issues with UFC, Conor McGregor will fight in the BKFC, claims promotions President

BKFC Co-owner Conor McGregor and President David Feldman talk over superstar's potential apperance (via X)

In a surprising turn of events, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) President David Feldman recently stated that Conor McGregor is set to compete in their organization. The Irishman has faced several challenges within the UFC, including contract disputes and inactivity. McGregor’s potential transition to bare-knuckle fighting has generated significant buzz.

Feldman revealed that McGregor personally expressed his commitment to fighting in BKFC. This announcement marks a significant shift for the former UFC champion, who has been a polarizing figure in mixed martial arts. His journey has seen him rise to fame with extraordinary victories and iconic moments, but also face setbacks that have clouded his future in the UFC.

Unless he’s the best salesman in the world, the talks that we’ve had it’s like, ‘I’m fighting here. So I truly believe what you said—I think 100 percent he fights here.
BKFC President via MMA Fighting

The prospect of McGregor in the BKFC is intriguing for fans and analysts. Bare-knuckle fighting offers a different kind of intensity and brutality, which could play to McGregor’s strengths as a striking specialist. His knockout power and charisma could draw substantial attention to BKFC, enhancing the promotion in combat sports.

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Feldman has stopped doubting his new business partner after seeing his commitment over the past few months. This comes after McGregor’s surprise appearance at BKFC 63 in South Dakota.

Conor McGregor surprises BKFC crowd with sudden appearance

McGregor’s appearance at BKFC 63 piqued fan interest. The superstar added buzz to the event after his sudden appearance in the ring as he interacted with the crowd. Back in April 2024, McGregor and BKFC announced that the Irishman had become the organization’s co-owner. The superstar has thereby added to his business empire. It also boasts Proper No. 12 Irish Whiskey, Forged Irish Stout, and August McGregor clothing line.

Conor McGregor suprise appereance at BKFC 63 (via X)
Conor McGregor’s surprise appearance at BKFC 63 (via X)

The event was headlined by the BKFC women’s strawweight championship fight between Taylor Starling and Britan Hart. The Notorious attended BKFC 63 at the Buffalo Chip Campground in Sturgis, South Dakota, on August 3rd. 

What's more bada** than bare-knuckle and American rock and roll. Nothin baby, that's what. Look at the fights we've just had. Look at the fights still to come. This is the baddest plot of land in all of the USA today! And take off the gloves and fight bi*ch! There's nothing like bareknuckle!
Conor McGregor at BKFC 63
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McGregor’s fighting hiatus dates back to 2021. Moreover, now an initial scheduled fight against Michael Chandler fell through. Only The Notorious knows what’s next as fans are eager to see him return to combat sports.