Conor McGregor will host a bare-knuckle boxing tournament; find out why.

Conor McGregor backstage at UFC 329. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

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Even though he is recovering from a right knee injury, suffered in the duel against Max Holloway at UFC 329 , Conor McGregor will still need to work outside the octagon. This is because it was announced last Tuesday (14) that the Notorious will be the presenter of the 'World's Baddest Man' series, promoted by the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship in the summer of 2027, with the aim of crowning a new champion in bare-knuckle boxing.

In a style similar to The Ultimate Fighter, the program will be an elimination-style show featuring athletes from around the world, broadcast on Fox Nation. In a press release, McGregor praised the show and said it was a great opportunity to see the best in the world.

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“BKFC revolutionized the combat sports scene, and I couldn’t be more excited to partner with FOX Nation and launch ‘The World’s Baddest Man’ tournament. This tournament will bring together the toughest fighters on the planet in a true test of courage, grit, and willpower, and I’m proud to be a part of something that will set a new standard for what it means to be the toughest man in the world,” he said.

The search for the World's Baddest Man begins. 👊🌎

A groundbreaking new BKFC tournament series is coming exclusively to FOX Nation. The toughest fighters. One tournament. One man left standing.

This is BKFC's World's Baddest Man.

Stay tuned for more. #WorldsBaddestMan pic.twitter.com/jrjzeNdn3W

— Bare Knuckle FC (@bareknucklefc) July 14, 2026

Conor McGregor is a partner in BKFC.

Conor McGregor at a BKFC event. Photo: Reproduction: Instagram/thenotoriousmma

Through his own company, McGregor Sports and Entertainment, the Irishman became a partner and co-owner of BKFC in April 2024. The announcement was made by the fighter himself and the organization's president, Dave Feldman. He constantly participates in events promoted by the company, such as press conferences and fight nights. He has even announced his interest in competing in bare-knuckle boxing.

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