Conor McGregor’s influence in combat sports continues to grow…
As he’s now become a part owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships (BKFC)!
During the BKFC KnuckleMania 4 event in Los Angeles, McGregor made the announcement, revealing that his company McGregor Sports and Entertainment has acquired ownership in BKFC.
Under this deal, McGregor’s company joins as a part owner alongside Triller, the majority shareholder in BKFC.
In a video statement, McGregor expressed his excitement about the partnership:
The “Notorious” Conor McGregor here.
Ladies and gentlemen, the huge announcement that I have for you today, Conor McGregor myself and McGregor Sports and Entertainment is now an owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships.
Welcome to the big leagues.
David Feldman, baby, we did it!
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David Feldman, president of BKFC, shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration during the KnuckleMania 4 broadcast as well:
Look, you’ve got the biggest guy in all of combat sports right now as a part owner of our company.
I think it’s just going to move the needle tremendously.We’re going to do a lot of big things.
We’re going to open up a lot of new markets.Look, we’re partners with Conor McGregor.
Everybody in the combat sports world, everybody in the world knows who that guy is.So, Conor, thank you and let’s blow this sh*t up.
