Conor McGregor eyes BKFC debut after UFC contract ends and knee injury

Conor McGregor has one fight remaining on his UFC contract. In his most recent bout at UFC 329, he suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in a knee injury that forced a stoppage after 67 seconds against Max Holloway. The injury requires surgery and leaves his future in the octagon uncertain.

McGregor, who holds an ownership stake in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), was told by BKFC legend Jimmy Sweeney that he is likely to compete in the bare‑knuckle promotion once his UFC contract expires. Former UFC champion Jon Jones also weighed in, saying that if McGregor returns he would be best matched against Ilia Topuria, whom Jones believes would defeat him.

The speculation links McGregor’s contract status, his injury recovery, and a potential move to BKFC, highlighting the next phase of his fighting career.