Following weeks of rumours and speculation regarding Conor McGregor leaving the UFC to join BKFC, “The Notorious One” recently addressed the matter. McGregor has been speculated for weeks to make a comeback to BKFC, a promotion he also co-owns.

The Irishman is currently expected to have his UFC fight in 2027. Following his last UFC fight, McGregor is expected to join BKFC and enjoy his career's final days there. At 38, his newest interest lies in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, which he recently teased signs of joining.

In a recent Instagram post, McGregor shared a cropped image of the BKFC logo with a shushing emoji. “I don’t do circus, I do violence,” McGregor wrote as a caption for the BKFC tease image. Shortly after, McGregor's Forged Irish Stout Beer, alongside BKFC and a few others, announced McGregor's presence at BKFC's upcoming event.

“It’s now official… The Mac will be in attendance at BKFC 94,” the caption said. “Manchester is set for a huge fight night—and when the fists stop flying, the real party begins at the Official Forged BKFC 94 VIP After-Party!” The event will include meeting and partying with BKFC fighters, influencers and other exclusive guests, a drinks-included package, free Forged Irish Stout merch, a press wall, photo opportunities, and more.

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While McGregor has not yet officially commented on his BKFC future, he recently expressed his interest in joining the fighting promotion after finishing up with the UFC. “Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is unstoppable at the moment. What a few months we've had. God bless true fighting. I can't wait to do it, one more to go. One more to go, and the Mac Daddy is free,” he said.

BKFC's upcoming event is scheduled to take place on Sept. 26, 2026, at AO Arena in Manchester, UK.