Conor McGregor Tipped for BKFC Move After Final UFC Fight

Conor McGregor is expected to sign with BKFC once his current UFC contract is fulfilled, according to BKFC chairman Dave Feldman. McGregor has one fight remaining on his UFC deal, but a torn ACL and meniscus suffered in his rematch with Max Holloway means that bout likely won't happen until well into 2027.

McGregor underwent surgery earlier this month and is still working through recovery before he can return to the Octagon. Feldman said the former two-division UFC champion is eager to close out his UFC obligation specifically so he can move on to bare-knuckle boxing.

"He's really looking forward to coming back and getting that last fight under his belt," Feldman said. "So that way it clears him up for the ability to fight in the BKFC. And I really do think you see that happening."

Why McGregor's Next UFC Fight Matters for a BKFC Move

Feldman made clear the timeline runs through McGregor's health, not just his contract status. "Obviously, it depends on what happens with this next fight," Feldman said. "If he can come out injury-free, you know, I would bet the house that you'll see Conor McGregor in BKFC." That's a notable detail for fans wondering whether McGregor's UFC career actually ends with a walkout, or with him back on the shelf recovering from a second straight serious injury.

McGregor is already a stakeholder in BKFC and has talked openly before about wanting to compete for the promotion, so this isn't a cold pitch. It's the continuation of something he's had skin in for a while.

Betting Angle

There's no fight, date, or opponent to price yet, so anyone looking for a number here is early. But the competitive picture is worth flagging for bettors who like to get ahead of a market: McGregor hasn't won a fight since 2020, he's coming off consecutive major injuries, and a bare-knuckle debut against any credible BKFC name would likely open with McGregor as a live underdog on pure form, regardless of his star power inflating public betting interest. Books tend to shade lines toward name recognition in crossover fights like this, so value hunters will want to watch how a potential BKFC line opens once a bout is real, rather than assume McGregor gets favored on reputation alone.

For now, this is a says-so from BKFC's own chairman about intent, not a signed bout agreement. The actual move remains contingent on McGregor first getting through, and healing from, that final UFC fight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conor McGregor moving to BKFC?

BKFC chairman Dave Feldman says Conor McGregor is expected to join BKFC once he completes his final fight under his current UFC contract, though nothing is signed yet.

Why hasn't Conor McGregor fought since his injury?

Conor McGregor suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in his rematch with Max Holloway, had surgery earlier this month, and is not expected back until well into 2027.

Does Conor McGregor have a stake in BKFC?

Yes, Conor McGregor is already a stakeholder in BKFC and has previously said he wants to compete for the promotion.