'Conor McGregor just told me'… BKFC boss Dave Feldman gives huge update on UFC legend's fighting future
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Conor McGregor could be on the cusp of a massive BKFC showdown, with David Feldman revealing that the Irishman has told him exactly who he wants to fight.
The two-weight UFC title-holder hasn’t competed in any form of combat sport since breaking his leg back in 2021.
Conor McGregor wants to fight Jeremy Stephens
Last night, at BKFC: Knucklemania 5, Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens produced a brutal war of attrition, inside the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
After three captivating rounds, ‘Lil’ Heathen’ put the former UFC and Bellator champion on the floor twice, forcing his opponent’s corner to throw in the towel.
The explosive performance whetted Conor McGregor’s appetite to fight, with the 36-year-old storming into the ring to confront Stephens, with the pair going head-to-head.
In the moment, the icons agreed to settle their feud, which goes all the way back to when the Dubliner roasted the American in the lead-up to UFC 205, with the iconic line: “Who the f**k is that guy?”
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And according to BKFC founder, David Feldman, ‘The Notorious’ isn’t all talk.
At the post-fight press conference, the promoter claimed: “As I was walking out of the arena, Conor actually tapped me on the shoulder and told me to make sure that I tell everybody that he’s fighting Jeremy Stephens in BKFC.
“That’s what he said. I don’t know if it’s happening, but Conor McGregor told me he’s fighting Jeremy Stephens in bare-knuckle.”
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It comes as no surprise that the main event of the night fuelled McGregor with excitement.
However, that wasn’t the only match-up during the event that caught his attention.
In a moment of horror, one of the competitors on the card landed a truly frightening knockout, with an explosive right hand sending his opponent crashing into the ropes.
And it’s fair to say McGregor was blown away by what transpired.
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