Sports · 19 August 2026

Conor McGregor will fight bare-knuckle boxing after his next UFC bout

BKFC president David Feldman is confident Conor McGregor will step into the bare-knuckle ring after his current UFC contract ends. McGregor became a part-owner of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship in April 2024. He recently had knee surgery after his last fight at UFC 329 in July 2026, with no comeback date set yet.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 August 2026 at 7:36

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