Tue Sep 24 03:16:26 UTC 2024: ## McGregor to Fight for BKFC After UFC Contract Expires, Could Spark Bare-Knuckle Boom

**LAS VEGAS, NV** – Conor McGregor, the biggest name in combat sports, is reportedly set to join the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) after his current UFC contract ends. According to BKFC President David Feldman, the two have discussed McGregor’s future, and Feldman is confident the former UFC champion will fight for the promotion.

McGregor currently has two fights remaining on his UFC contract and plans to fulfill those commitments before transitioning to BKFC. Feldman believes McGregor’s involvement in the promotion will have a significant impact on the sport’s popularity, due to McGregor’s star power and the potential for lucrative matchups.

“I go, ‘Why wouldn’t you fight here?'” Feldman stated, referencing a conversation with McGregor. “Because you have equity in the company, and if you fight here, you’ll probably make more money than anywhere else in the world because of what it’s going to do for the company. So I truly believe what you said — I think 100 percent he fights here.”

Potential opponents for McGregor in BKFC include former UFC stars Nate Diaz and Tony Ferguson, as well as Mike Perry, who was reportedly fired by McGregor after losing to Jake Paul in a boxing match.

The possibility of a highly anticipated Paul vs. McGregor fight under BKFC’s banner is also being considered. While Paul’s contract with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) may present a hurdle, a mixed-rules fight involving BKFC, the PFL, and Paul’s MVP group could be a possibility.

McGregor’s move to BKFC could potentially challenge the UFC’s hold on the combat sports landscape. While the UFC has traditionally discouraged fighters from participating in other combat sports, McGregor’s immense popularity could persuade them to make an exception. The UFC previously co-promoted McGregor’s boxing match against Floyd Mayweather, showcasing their willingness to cooperate with other promotions in the past.

2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for BKFC, with McGregor’s arrival potentially ushering in a new era for bare-knuckle fighting.

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