Overview
- McGregor told media during a recent public appearance that he will “lay down [his] gloves in that Octagon” for his final UFC contract fight to announce a switch to bare‑knuckle competition.
- He repeatedly said there is a “big chance” he will compete without gloves and described bare‑knuckle as more exciting and dangerous than MMA.
- Reporting says McGregor has one fight remaining on his UFC deal but the promotion has not publicly confirmed that contractual detail.
- McGregor is recovering from surgery after tearing his ACL and meniscus at UFC 329, and his return date depends on a nine‑ to twelve‑month rehabilitation timetable reported by his team.
- As a 2024 BKFC co‑owner, McGregor’s move would give the promotion a major draw and could reshape his legacy while creating commercial opportunities for bare‑knuckle events if he is cleared to fight.