Conor
McGregor says he plans to move to bare-knuckle fighting after
completing his
Ultimate Fighting Championship contract.
The former two-division champion says he has one fight remaining on
his deal and intends to make it his final UFC appearance.
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Speaking with Spitfire Gym Berlin while attending the Hype Italy
event, McGregor expressed enthusiasm for competing without
gloves.
Conor McGregor says he has one UFC fight remaining and wants to
compete in bare-knuckle boxing rather than retire
“Bare knuckle; I really enjoy bare knuckle fighting,” McGregor
said. “I don’t think there’s any chance of a boring fight in bare
knuckle. Now, I am a mixed martial artist, maybe I’m just saying
this because I had a bad time out the last time?” “Good MMA, really good MMA is hard to beat. But bare knuckle is
very exciting, very dangerous, and it takes more courage for me, I
think, to get in. So, I’m looking forward to a bare knuckle fight,
myself,” he added.
“The Notorious” said leaving the UFC would not mean retiring from
combat sports.
“Big chance! Big chance! I’m gonna lay off my gloves in that
octagon for my final UFC contract, but not to retire; to announce
bare knuckle!”
The 38-year-old acquired an ownership stake in Bare Knuckle
Fighting Championship in 2024. He also joked about the physical
risks of fighting without gloves.
“Eh, teeth come and go! Just like a nose, it means nothing!”
McGregor added. “You can get new teeth!”