Conor McGregor Wants Justin Gaethje to Join Bare Knuckle Fighting – “Blends Well With UFC…”
Conor McGregor, the former two-division UFC champion and now a part-owner of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), is advocating for UFC veterans to transition to the bare-knuckle sport post their UFC careers. In a recent interview, McGregor expressed his belief that BKFC provides an exciting platform for fighters like Justin Gaethje after they hang up their gloves in the octagon.
In McGregor’s eyes, the transition to BKFC offers a more appealing prospect for UFC veterans compared to other MMA promotions. He believes that the novelty and excitement of bare-knuckle boxing align well with the fighting spirit cultivated in the UFC.
McGregor’s sentiments reflect a broader trend of UFC fighters exploring alternative avenues post-retirement. While some have ventured into different MMA promotions, McGregor sees BKFC as a unique and buzz-worthy destination for UFC veterans.
“We’ve seen former UFC champions, our UFC veterans move to another mixed martial arts fight promotion and do this. We’ve seen him fight MMA all their career, and now they’re fighting MMA still. It doesn’t get the pop for me,” he said.
The Buzz Around Conor McGregor’s Potential Move to BKFC
As McGregor gears up to face Michael Chandler at UFC 302, speculation looms over his future beyond the octagon. With two fights remaining on his current UFC contract, many wonder if McGregor’s involvement in BKFC hints at a potential exit from the UFC realm.
Given McGregor’s minority ownership stake in BKFC, some speculate that financial incentives could drive his decision to explore opportunities outside the UFC. With BKFC gaining traction and popularity, McGregor’s involvement could signal a significant shift in combat sports.
“Now let’s take Justin Gaethje, who’s a UFC veteran, former BMF holder… Take him, let’s put him in bare-knuckle. That’s exciting, that is really really exciting. Now let’s take him and put him in another MMA organization, not so much… It’s different, it actually blends well with the UFC, which I’m very very happy about,” he added.
Justin Gaethje’s Potential BKFC Debut
McGregor’s endorsement of BKFC extends to UFC stalwart Justin Gaethje, whom he envisions thriving in the bare-knuckle arena. Gaethje’s explosive fighting style and UFC pedigree make him an enticing prospect for BKFC fans.
As McGregor continues to navigate his career both inside and outside the octagon, his involvement in BKFC adds a new dimension to the combat sports landscape. With speculation rife about his future plans, fans eagerly await the next chapter in the McGregor saga.
“I think Conor, it’s hard to say that nothing won’t end well for Conor. And the thing about me in bare-knuckle boxing is, you know, it’s always ending well for me as well, so when you get two guys in the ring like that, I mean, you’re talking a heavy magnitude fight here,” Perry said recently.
