Conor McGregor's Future: UFC Return and Potential BKFC Debut
Conor McGregor predicted to snub Netflix for BKFC debut after fighting out his UFC contract

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Conor McGregor is set to return to the UFC on July 11, 2026, facing Max Holloway at UFC 329. Following this, he may explore opportunities with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), where he is a part-owner, instead of joining Netflix for a potential MMA deal.
- 01McGregor's fight against Max Holloway will be his first since suffering a broken leg in 2021.
- 02His current UFC contract has two fights remaining, with potential free agency in 2027.
- 03BKFC president David Feldman believes McGregor is likely to fight in BKFC after his UFC contract ends.
- 04McGregor became a part-owner of BKFC in 2024 and has expressed interest in fighting for the organization.
- 05Speculation about McGregor pursuing a Netflix deal has surfaced but appears less likely.
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Conor McGregor, the prominent figure in mixed martial arts, is scheduled to return to the UFC on July 11, 2026, where he will face Max Holloway at UFC 329. This fight marks McGregor's first return to the Octagon since his leg injury in 2021. Following this bout, McGregor has two fights left on his current UFC contract and could become a free agent by 2027. While there has been speculation about McGregor potentially joining Netflix for a high-profile MMA event, BKFC president David Feldman suggests that McGregor is more inclined to fight for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), where he holds a part-ownership stake. Feldman expressed confidence that McGregor will prioritize BKFC, stating that McGregor has previously indicated his intention to compete in bare-knuckle boxing. The outcome of McGregor's upcoming fights will be pivotal in determining his next steps in combat sports.
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