Conor McGregor wants bare knuckle match against Jeremy Stephens next: ‘Me and ‘who the f*ck”

Conor McGregor wants bare knuckle match against Jeremy Stephens next: 'Me and 'who the f*ck''

Former two-weight UFC champion, Conor McGregor has once more staked his claim for a grudge fight with Octagon veteran, Jeremy Stephens next under the banner of the BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) — especially off the back of his decision win over Bobby Taylor over the weekend.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight champion and a former undisputed featherweight titleholder, has been sidelined from action for more than three years, the Dubliner most recently fractured his left tibia and fibula in a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.

Jeremy Stephens welcomes BKFC fight with Conor McGregor: 'I'd break his f*cking neck'

And forced from a UFC 303 return at the welterweight limit, ex-two-division champion, McGregor fractured a toe on his left foot, ruling him from a bout with Ultimate Fighter rival, Michael Chandler.

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Conor McGregor welcomes BKFC fight with Jeremy Stephens

Ahead of BKFC 65 in Salt Lake City, Utah over the course of the weekend, McGregor hyped up the above-mentioned, Stephens’ co-headliner against Taylor, before welcoming the chance to fight in the ring against the Iowa native.

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“BARE KNUCKLE WARRIORS LETS GO!” Conor McGregor posted on his official X account. “We are live this Friday from Salt Lake City, Utah with the ladies flyweight title on the lie as our dominant world champion @CHRISTINEFEREA_ looks to defend her belt against the explosive up and coming @jademassonwong! A cracking matchup! The ladies leading the charge once again!”

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“In our co-main event also we have “who the f*ck is that guy” facing off against Bobby Taylor,” Conor McGregor continued. “Me and “who the f*ck” is an exciting bare knuckle fight down the line 100%! Good luck to all our combatants! EXCITED! @bareknucklefc FIGHT WEEK! Swipe for the card and full schedule!”

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And following the former perennial featherweight contender’s win, Stephens has once more been offered a route to a lucrative bout in the BKFC against McGregor — who partnered with the promotion earlier this annum to boot.