The Irishman hasn't fought in the UFC since losing to long-time rival Dustin Poirier in 2021, but is now seemingly preparing for life outside of the promotion

Conor McGregor has promised to lead by example by fighting in his own Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. The Dubliner is a co-owner of the organisation and has been helping to promote its events in recent months. But when asked at a BKFC press conference in Italy on Sunday if he would be taking his gloves off himself, he gave an emphatic answer.

UFC star Conor McGregor promised to fight in BKFC and rattled off a number of potential opponent names at a press conference Sunday.