Conor McGregor has turned his attention to a bare-knuckle boxing match, having struggled to secure a fight in the UFC or traditional boxing ring. McGregor, a former two-weight UFC champion, has not fought in the mixed martial arts promotion since July 2021 – when he broke his leg in a second straight loss to Dustin Poirier.

BKFC president David Feldman has poured cold water on the possibility of Conor McGregor having his next fight in their famous circular ring. McGregor told Feldman to match him up with UFC star

Jeremy Stephens picked up a stoppage victory over former UFC and Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez in their bareknuckle boxing main event at Saturday’s Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event.