Conor McGregor has confirmed that he plans to fight in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, setting out his next career move as his UFC contract approaches its end.
McGregor has one fight remaining on his current UFC deal after his comeback against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ended when he suffered a torn ACL in the opening round.
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BKFC president David Feldman has already discussed the possibility of McGregor switching promotions once that final UFC appearance is completed.
“We’ve had those conversations in the past,” Feldman said. “He’s very, very focused to come back for his last fight, and then he’s going to come here [to Fenway Park] and sell this whole f****** stadium out.”
Conor McGregor confirms BKFC intentions
McGregor, who is a part owner of BKFC, has made clear that he doesn’t intend to remain on the sidelines once his UFC obligations are over.
“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,” McGregor said. “For sure, Conor McGregor will fight in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Mark my words.”
He has also insisted that a novelty appearance wouldn’t be enough.
“I’d like a world title in this company,” McGregor added. “I would wish to be the Bare Knuckle world champion. That is a significant belt to hold in your career.”
Civil case defines McGregor’s reputation
Any discussion of McGregor’s attempted but underwhelming sporting comeback also comes against the backdrop of serious events away from competition.
In November 2024, an Irish civil jury found McGregor liable for assaulting Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel in 2018 and ordered him to pay nearly €250,000 in damages.
Hand had accused him of rape and assault, while McGregor denied the allegations and maintained that the encounter was consensual.
His attempt to overturn the verdict was rejected by Ireland’s Court of Appeal in July 2025.
McGregor has nevertheless continued trying to revive a dying fighting career, increasingly overshadowed by injuries and controversy.
