Recently, UFC superstar Conor McGregor delivered a surprising promotional speech at the BKFC press conference that left the audience in Hollywood, Florida, astonished.
“What’s good, Hollywood?” McGregor began, immediately commanding the room’s attention during the event. “As you can see beside me and in front of me, some of the baddest men and women to ever grace planet Earth.”
His appearance at the BKFC event signals the growing mainstream appeal of bare-knuckle boxing, which has been steadily gaining popularity in recent years. McGregor’s involvement could potentially represent a significant boost for the organization’s profile.
The highlight of his appearance came when he unveiled plans for what he described as “the most lucrative tournament in all of combat sport.” It will be an open weight competition designed to crown “the baddest man on the planet.”
“May we rise above the night sky and rain down blows viciously on all our deniers,” McGregor proclaimed with theatrical intensity, making it clear that BKFC intends to carve out its own unique space in the combat sports landscape.
In one of the most memorable lines of his speech, McGregor declared that “Bare Knuckle FC has no love for the big glove,” positioning the organization as a rawer, more primal alternative to traditional boxing.
Additionally, the UFC superstar also delivered a pointed message to bare-knuckle contender Mike Perry, following Perry’s recent defeat against Jake Paul.
“You’re welcome back because I welcomed you back,” McGregor stated firmly at the BKFC event. “October 11th is your date and you’ll dance for me, Roy. You’ll dance for the owner and then we can talk.”
McGregor went on to hint at a significant upcoming announcement regarding Perry’s next opponent, describing them as “one of the baddest men to ever grace the ultimate fighting championship when it comes to bare knuckle.”
“He’s going to throw down with you in front of me for my viewing pleasure,” McGregor continued, before adding ominously, “And then I’ll decide if you’re worthy.”
McGregor’s involvement with BKFC comes at an interesting time in his career, as fans continue to speculate about his future competitive plans. While primarily known for his UFC achievements, his business portfolio has expanded significantly in recent years to include various combat sports ventures.
On the other hand, Perry has transitioned from UFC to bare-knuckle competition where he’s found considerable success. However, this exchange indicates his professional future may now be tied to appeasing McGregor with his upcoming performance.
The October 11th event mentioned by McGregor will likely draw significant attention from combat sports enthusiasts eager to see if Perry can deliver the type of performance that would satisfy his McGregor.
