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Conor McGregor says he'll fight in BKFC, names opponents
Former UFC double champion turned part-owner of BKFC Conor McGregor has promised his fans he'll take off the gloves and compete in BKFC, despite still being under contract with the UFC.
“Yes. Yes. The warrior spirit burns strong inside me,” McGregor said at BKFC press conference in Italy on Sunday. “For sure. If you think I’m up here giving these speeches and leading these men into battle and I won’t step in there myself, think again. For sure. Conor McGregor will fight in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship – mark my words.”
“I’d like a world title in this company,” McGregor said. “I would wish to be the Bare Knuckle world champion. That is a significant belt to hold in your career. Nobody from boxing to mixed martial arts can speak nothing bad on a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship world champion. So for sure, I’d be coming in looking for the world title.
“There are many bouts, showcase bouts you could say. Michael Perry, Mike Perry. You could say Jeremy Stephens. You could say a rematch against Eddie Alvarez. You could say many matches. But the lightweight title, who is the champion right now, lightweight or welterweight? Let’s see. I’m open. We’ll see when it comes.”
McGregor was supposed to make his UFC return last year but just weeks before the return he was forced out of the bout due to an injury. He has not competed since his loss to Dustin Poirier in 2021.
