Overview
- McGregor told media at a Hype Italy event that he plans to use his final UFC contract fight to announce a switch to bare‑knuckle competition rather than to retire from combat sports.
- He suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in his July 11, 2026 comeback at UFC 329 and has since had surgery with a 9–12 month rehab window that will govern any return to competition.
- Reports say he has one fight remaining on his UFC deal and has previously targeted International Fight Week in July 2027 for a farewell bout, but that timing is conditional on being cleared by doctors.
- McGregor is a part‑owner of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and BKFC president David Feldman has publicly said he expects McGregor to fight for the promotion if he emerges healthy from his final Octagon appearance.
- If the move happens it would be a major commercial moment that could extend McGregor’s earning power and raise BKFC’s profile, and it follows his history of cross‑sport events such as his 2017 boxing match with Floyd Mayweather.