In a significant business development, Conor McGregor has announced his new role as one of the owners of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). McGregor, a former UFC champion, is no stranger to the BKFC scene, having previously partnered with the promotion through his brand of Irish Stout Beer as their official beverage partner. His latest venture into the BKFC ownership expands his already diverse portfolio of business interests, which includes successful forays into the pub and whiskey industries.
During the live broadcast of the BKFC KnuckleMania IV event, McGregor took the opportunity to share his new business endeavor with the audience. He confidently stated, “Conor McGregor – myself and McGregor Sports and Entertainment is now an owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Welcome to the big leagues.” The announcement was met with excitement and further solidified McGregor’s reputation as a savvy businessman and influential figure in combat sports.
McGregor’s business acumen extends beyond his fighting career, with a range of endorsement deals, a clothing line, and his own whiskey brand. His ownership stake in BKFC is just the latest addition to his growing list of entrepreneurial achievements. Meanwhile, McGregor is also preparing for a much-anticipated return to the UFC, where he has made a name for himself as one of the sport’s most charismatic and skilled fighters.
After a prolonged absence from the octagon, Conor McGregor is gearing up for a comeback. UFC CEO Dana White has confirmed that McGregor will face Michael Chandler in a welterweight bout at UFC 303 on June 29 in Las Vegas. This marks nearly three years since McGregor’s last fight, where he suffered a leg break against Dustin Poirier. The upcoming event is already generating buzz among fight fans, with a card that promises to deliver action-packed matchups.
The UFC 303 card, headlined by the McGregor vs. Chandler fight, is shaping up to be a significant event with a strong lineup of bouts. The co-main event will feature a light heavyweight clash between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. Additionally, the undercard includes a women’s bantamweight bout with Mayra Bueno Silva facing Macy Chiasson, a featherweight fight between Cub Swanson and Andre Fili, a middleweight matchup with Joe Pyfer taking on Marc-Andre Barriault, and a strawweight clash between Michelle Waterson-Gomez and Gillian Robertson. Making his UFC debut on the flyweight contest will be Rei Tsuruya, who will compete against Carlos Hernandez.
