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BKFC Sets $25 Million 'World's Baddest Man' Tournament as McGregor Hosts May 2026 Docu-Series

A May 2026 docu-series will track a global search to launch BKFC’s $25 million tournament, which McGregor has promoted as open-weight.

Overview

  • BKFC president David Feldman said the promotion reached a deal with Kiss Fly Productions for a docu-series that begins in May 2026 to kick off the event.
  • Feldman described the prize as $25 million, calling it the highest purse for any fighting tournament in history.
  • Conor McGregor, a BKFC co-owner, will host the series while also signaling plans for a separate UFC comeback.
  • The show will follow a worldwide talent search and document fighters through the selection and build-up to the competition.
  • McGregor has previously said the format will be open-weight, drawing safety and matchup concerns from BKFC contender Mike Perry.