The former two-division champion has one fight remaining on his current UFC deal, although an ACL and meniscus injury suffered in his recent rematch with Max Holloway is expected to keep him sidelined well into 2027. Once that obligation is fulfilled, BKFC chairman Dave Feldman believes McGregor could make the move to bare-knuckle boxing.
Conor McGregor could join BKFC after completing final UFC fight
McGregor underwent surgery earlier this month and will have to complete his recovery before returning to the Octagon. Once he’s out of contract and enters free agency, the head of BKFC claims the Irishman wants to compete in the promotion.
“He’s really looking forward to coming back and getting that last fight under his belt,” Feldman told SunSport. “So that way it clears him up for the ability to fight in the BKFC. And I really do think you see that happening.”
McGregor is a stakeholder in BKFC and has previously expressed interest in competing for the promotion. Feldman said a BKFC move hinges on how McGregor’s final UFC bout plays out.
“Obviously, it depends on what happens with this next fight,” Feldman said. “If he can come out injury-free, you know, I would bet the house that you’ll see Conor McGregor in BKFC.”