Big news, folks! Conor McGregor just dropped a bombshell on us. He’s now a proud part-owner of @bareknucklefc! Check out the tweet from @TheMacLife on April 28, 2024. It’s official.
So, the UFC’s shining star is branching out. Yep, McGregor’s stepping into the bare-knuckle scene. And not just as a spectator, but as an owner.
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Here’s the scoop: Last Saturday night, during the BKFC Knucklemania 4, McGregor himself made the announcement. “The Notorious” Conor McGregor, alongside McGregor Sports and Entertainment, has grabbed a piece of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships pie. “Welcome to the big leagues,” he said. David Feldman, the man behind BKFC, must be over the moon. They did it!
MMAFighting.com spilled more beans. McGregor’s company is now a part-owner, with Triller still holding the reins as the majority shareholder. The exact size of McGregor’s slice of the pie? Mum’s the word on that.
David Feldman, the BKFC president, couldn’t hide his excitement. Having McGregor on board is a game-changer. It’s expected to skyrocket the company’s profile. “We’re gonna open up a lot of new markets,” he promised.
And there’s more McGregor news. He’s gearing up to fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29. It’s been a hot minute since we’ve seen him in action—three years, to be exact. Remember when he showed up at BKFC 41 back in May 2023? He even had a face-off with Mike Perry. Seems like he’s been eyeing the bare-knuckle scene for a while. Now, with his new role, expect to see him at BKFC events more often.
So, what do you think? Is McGregor’s move into bare-knuckle fighting a stroke of genius or a wild punch? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure: it’s gonna be an interesting ride.