Ex-UFC title challenger Jessica Eye reveals move to BKFC, set for May debut fight

Former UFC flyweight title challenger, Jessica Eye has confirmed her return to combat sports, revealing she has inked a multi-fight deal with the BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) ahead of a May 10. debut in Salt Lake City, Utah — against an opponent yet to be determined.

Eye, who saw her lengthy Octagon tenure come to an end back in 2022, has been sidelined from mixed martial arts competition since her unanimous decision loss to Maycee Barber in the summer of that year — which came as her fourth consecutive loss.

However, back in 2019, Eye took on current flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko — in an undisputed title fight, where she would suffer a hellacious second round high-kick knockout loss to the striking sensation.

Jessica Eye confirms debut with BKFC is set for May 10.

And during an interview with Ariel Helwani for Uncrowned this evening, Eye confirmed her imminent return to combat — as soon as next month, in a debut outing for the BKFC.

“After a long time of negotiation, I am signing with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship,” Jessica Eye revealed, as later confirmed by the promotion. “I started out boxing… They finally came financially correct and motivated me enough to be like, you know what? Maybe these guys will take care of me in a way that I wasn’t taken care of in my UFC fights and that’s financially rewarding.”

Commenting on Eye’s imminent arrival in the promotion, current BKFC shareholder, Conor McGregor praised the Octagon veteran, explaining his delight at getting the deal over the line.

She (Jessica Eye) is in phenomenal physical condition!” Conor McGregor posted. “The best I’ve ever seen her and I have shared many a card with her over the years. Look at her big bare fists and magnificent musculature! We are very happy to have “Evil” Eye at BKFC! We have high hopes for her and she will be well looked after!”