Former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor has been a vocal board member of the BKFC (Naked Knuckle Preventing Championship) since hanging a take care of the David Feldman-led promotion earlier this annum. And amid hyperlinks to a possible transfer to the group sooner or later, he has now recommended a grudge match with former Octagon contender, Jeremy Stephens.
McGregor, a former undisputed light-weight champion and a featherweight gold holder, has been out of motion for greater than three years, most just lately fracturing his left tibia and fibula in a primary spherical physician’s stoppage TKO loss to Dustin Poirier in the principle occasion of UFC 264.
Fracturing a toe on his left foot halfway by way of June, McGregor was then compelled from an end-of-month conflict with Michael Chandler on the welterweight restrict at UFC 303 throughout Worldwide Battle Week, nevertheless, has been linked with each December and January returns to combating.
Conor McGregor weighs up battle with Jeremy Stephens
And retaining simply two fights on his present Octagon deal, Dublin counter striker, McGregor has now added gas to the fireplace on a possible transfer to the BKFC, claiming a bout with long-standing foe, Stephens can be an thrilling pairing.
“BARE KNUCKLE WARRIORS LETS GO!” Conor McGregor posted on his official X account. “We’re stay this Friday from Salt Lake Metropolis, Utah with the women flyweight title on the lie as our dominant world champion @CHRISTINEFEREA_ appears to defend her belt in opposition to the explosive up and coming @jademassonwong! A cracking matchup! The women main the cost as soon as once more!”
“In our co-main occasion additionally we have now “who the f*ck is that man” going through off in opposition to Bobby Taylor,” Conor McGregor continued. “Me and “who the f*ck” is an thrilling naked knuckle battle down the road 100%! Good luck to all our combatants! EXCITED! @bareknucklefc FIGHT WEEK! Swipe for the cardboard and full schedule!
