The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) continues to make massive waves in the combat sports world—thanks in large part to Conor McGregor’s involvement as a part-owner and the growing interest from A-list celebrities like Snoop Dogg.
Recently valued at a staggering $411 million, BKFC is fast becoming a mainstream phenomenon, drawing attention not only from hardcore fight fans but also from cultural icons. One of those icons is none other than rap legend Snoop Dogg, who gave the promotion a major shoutout after witnessing the brutal BKFC 68 main event between Anthony Faulkner and Dawid Oscar.
Taking to Instagram, Snoop dropped a clip from the fight and simply captioned it with his signature reaction: “Dayum!!” The clip quickly gained traction, with McGregor himself reposting it to his Instagram story, writing, “The Doggfather knows! @bareknucklefc .” The mutual admiration marks another high point in the evolving relationship between the two stars—a relationship that has come a long way since their post-Mayweather-McGregor tension.
Back in 2021 on Joe Rogan’s podcast, Snoop gave props to McGregor’s entrepreneurial rise, saying, “Look at how Conor McGregor took his UFC s–t and started branding and making money here and there.” It’s clear both men recognize each other as masters of reinvention—one from the ring, the other from the stage.
But now fans are buzzing about one very real possibility: Will Conor McGregor ever fight under the BKFC banner?
At the BKFC Italy press conference earlier this year, McGregor boldly declared, “Conor McGregor will fight in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship—mark my words.” That proclamation sent shockwaves across the MMA and boxing communities.
BKFC President David Feldman seems just as optimistic. In an interview with MMA Junkie, Feldman said:
“If he gets those two [UFC] fights done, 100 percent he does. But that’s a long way away.”
Though McGregor is still under contract with the UFC for two more bouts, signs of an imminent return are already emerging—he’s recently submitted blood and urine samples, suggesting active re-enrollment in the USADA testing pool. Some speculate his next fight could land on a rumored White House UFC card next year.
Still, Feldman remains hopeful:
“If he has the drive to do it—which I think he does… I’ve seen a different Conor McGregor.”
A BKFC debut would not only be historic—it could redefine crossover combat sports. And if Snoop Dogg ends up ringside calling the fight? Expect fireworks and one of the most viral nights in fight history.
For now, fans can only wait and wonder: Will ‘The Notorious’ finally enter the most savage ring in combat sports once he’s done with the UFC?
Would you watch McGregor fight bare-knuckle? And should Snoop Dogg be on commentary? Sound off in the comments!
