BKFC Australia launch confirmed with McGregor’s backing

Conor McGregor’s influence in combat sports continues to expand as the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), where he holds part ownership, prepares to debut in Australia.

Known for his promotional acumen, the Irishman quickly fueled anticipation for the event by calling BKFC’s Australian launch “the number 1 thrill ride” on social media.

BKFC confirmed its expansion into Australia through an Instagram post, teasing fight fans with the message, “BKFC IS COMING TO THE LAND DOWN UNDER THIS YEAR 🇦🇺 #StayTuned.”

McGregor amplified the excitement by sharing the post with the caption, “And we’re off!” accompanied by an Australian flag emoji.

While details on the fight card remain under wraps, speculation is already mounting over potential marquee matchups, including a possible return of combat sports legend Mark Hunt.

This announcement comes at a strategic moment in the fight calendar.

The UFC, led by Dana White, is gearing up for UFC 312 at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on February 9, and McGregor appears to be capitalizing on the timing.

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By introducing BKFC soon after UFC 312, McGregor is positioning bare-knuckle fighting as an adrenaline-fueled encore for Australian fight fans.

McGregor’s promotional skills have drawn comparisons to White himself, with former UFC stars Michael Bisping and Paul Felder lauding his ability to generate hype.

Adding further legitimacy to BKFC’s Australian expansion is a new broadcasting partnership with Entain Venues Live (EV Live), which will bring BKFC events to commercial venues across Australia and New Zealand.

This deal strengthens BKFC’s position in the region alongside established combat sports offerings like UFC, Boxing and Dana White’s Power Slap.

While McGregor’s commitment to BKFC is clear, his future in the UFC remains uncertain.

He still has two fights left on his contract, and any involvement inside a BKFC ring could raise legal questions.

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