The sport of bare knuckle is grabbing attention in the United States and in multiple countries. If you think it’s being discussed now, imagine what will happen if Conor McGregor climbs into the BKFC ring. It appears that’s going to happen at some point, per BKFC president David Feldman. I spoke with Feldman and he spoke about McGregor’s future with the promotion and other upcoming events. Let’s talk bare knuckle.
Conor McGregor and BKFC Key Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Who said it | David Feldman, BKFC founder and president |
| The claim | He would bet his house McGregor fights BKFC after his next fight |
| McGregor’s role | Part-owner of BKFC since April 2024 |
| Vehicle | McGregor Sports and Entertainment |
| Stake | Never disclosed |
| Last fight | UFC 329, July 11, 2026, TKO loss to Max Holloway, first round |
| Comeback date | None announced |
| Also on his plate | Hosting and executive producing World’s Baddest Man |
| That tournament | $25 million prize, FOX Nation, filming begins September |
| Next BKFC event | BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun, Aug. 21 |
Feldman put it plainly. “I really, really would bet my house that you see Conor McGregor fighting BKFC after his next fight,” he said. He had spoken to McGregor the night before and described him as more focused than he had ever seen him.
You can watch the entire interview here.
McGregor came back to fight at UFC 329 on July 11, but injured his knee in the opening seconds of his fight with Max Holloway. McGregor has had successful knee surgery and he expects to return to the Octagon to complete the final fight on his contract.
McGregor has been a part-owner of BKFC since April 2024. He last fought at UFC 329 in July, losing to Max Holloway by first-round TKO on a knee injury, and no comeback date has been announced.
If a McGregor fight generates the biggest events in the UFC, imagine what will happen when he fights BKFC. It’s likely going to be the biggest bare knuckle event in history.
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BKFC’s Remaining 2026 Schedule
Dates and main events per BKFC.
| Date | Event | Venue | Main Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 21 | BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville | Bryce Henry vs. Carlos Trinidad-Snake |
| Aug. 29 | BKFC 92 | Fenway Park, Boston | Kai Stewart vs. Harry Gigliotti |
| Sept. 11 | BKFC 93 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Fla. | Leonardo Perdomo vs. Anthony Garrett |
| Sept. 26 | BKFC 94 | AO Arena, Manchester | Darren Till vs. Yoel Romero |
