Conor McGregor’s business empire just got a little bigger.
The former UFC double-weight champion amassed a £200 million fortune by combining his huge fighting checks with wildly successful alcohol companies and a pub portfolio.
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Now he has invested some of his money in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. [BKFC] to become part owner of the growing fighting promotion.
On Saturday night, a special video message from McGregor interrupted the BKFC KnuckleMania 4 card in Los Angeles.
“‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor here,” he began.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the huge announcement I have for you today, Conor McGregor myself and McGregor Sports and Entertainment are now the owners of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships.
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“Welcome to the big leagues. David Feldman, baby, we did it.
McGregor shared footage of his announcement on social media, with the caption: “McGregorverse, we now own the fastest growing sports promotion in the world, BKFC ‘Take off the gloves and fight, bitch.'”
BKFC president Feldman was delighted with the news after welcoming McGregor to one of his events for an impromptu showdown with Mike Perry in 2023.
“Look, you have the biggest guy in all of combat sports right now as a co-owner of our company,” he said on the BKFC KnuckleMania 4 show.
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“I think this will shake things up a lot. We’re going to do a lot of great things. We are going to open up a lot of new markets.
“Look, we’re partners with Conor McGregor. Everyone in the combat sports world, everyone knows who this guy is. So, Conor, thanks and let’s blow this shit up.
Social media company Triller, which recently merged with Hong Kong-based financial firm AGBA in a $4 billion deal, will remain BKFC’s majority shareholder.
As a result, McGregor can focus his efforts on his return.
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The 35-year-old hasn’t fought since breaking his leg during a trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier in July 2021, but is expected to return later this year.
McGregor will face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29.
A win would put him in the ideal position to challenge for titles in multiple weight classes, but a loss could spell the end of his career as a top MMA fighter.
Whatever happens, McGregor now seems destined to fight at least once in bare-knuckle boxing before retiring from combat sports.
