Conor McGregor Reflects on Possibility of Competing in BKFC

Though it seems farfetched that Conor McGregor ever competes for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, the former UFC two-division champion isn’t ruling out the possibility.

McGregor attended BKFC 41 on Saturday, which was one of the promotion’s biggest events to date, and faced off with Mike Perry in the ring after “Platinum” bested Luke Rockhold in the evening’s main event. McGregor reflected on that appearance in a post on social media.

“Call me ‘slicey’ bare paw,” McGregor wrote. “Styles make fights. As well as rulesets. As well as everything. If you are scared go to church. I was called into the bare-knuckle ring last night. I fear nothing. No man that breathes air. I only fear God and abide by God and if God guides me to a professional bare-knuckle fight in my time for my new world title, I do.”

“Great night last night. It’s real interesting out there for sure. Congrats to the fighters. Two of my old foes [Eddie Alvarez and Chad Mendes] competed in a barn buster and a guy who ‘Cowboy’ [Donald Cerrone] submitted in a round is now the man in this sport beating a former middleweight world champion. Incredible.

“Think about that for a second. Understand that as fans what fighting is. Take note of it. What fighting is, is a new day every day. Every fight with every person on every given day. Is different. It’s why I love it so much. It’s why I respect it so much. Fighting is different.”

For his part, Perry seemed to appreciate McGregor’s presence and willingness to face off after his main event triumph.

“He likes to box too,” Perry said at the BKFC 41 post-fight press conference. “We could throw hands. And he gave me a faceoff. How cool is that, bro? That’s what’s up. I’m real humble to be honest, because I’ve been fighting a long time, I’ve been in some ups and downs, some tough fights, and some things didn’t go my way way. And these guys are coming over here fighting me at what seems to be my best attributes. I got a chin, I got some hands, and his bare-knuckle. Most people don’t like getting hit like that.”

McGregor recently filmed “The Ultimate Fighter 31” as a coach opposite Michael Chandler. The reality show will air this month, and the Irish star is expected to face Chandler at a future UFC event, though a date for that bout hasn’t been announced. As for a hypothetical showdown with Perry, McGregor would have to move up in weight. Ultimately, it’s merely entertaining speculation at best.

“This fight took place in the 185 [pound] division,” McGregor wrote. “I’ve not fought at that weight before but I can get there nicely as a refrigerator freezer. For sure. Who knows but God and I trust God.”

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