Conor McGregor to host BKFC series on FOX Nation in 2027
Conor McGregor will host a bare-knuckle competition series for BKFC that premieres on FOX Nation in summer 2027.
BKFC announced the project Tuesday, describing World's Baddest Man as a documentary-style tournament featuring fighters from around the world competing bracket-style for a live finale, MMA Fighting reports. McGregor, who is also a co-owner of the promotion, will appear throughout the series while recovering from knee surgery that has kept him out of active competition.
What McGregor and FOX Nation said about the partnership
"BKFC has changed the game of combat sports, and I couldn't be more excited to partner with FOX Nation and unleash The World's Baddest Man Tournament," McGregor said in a statement. "This tournament will bring together the toughest fighters on the planet in a true test of heart, grit, and willpower, and I'm proud to be part of something that will set a new standard for what it means to be the baddest man in the world."
FOX Nation president Lauren Petterson called McGregor one of combat sports' most recognizable figures and said the series will combine documentary storytelling with live competition. The streaming platform already carries RAF wrestling and now adds bare-knuckle to its combat schedule.
BKFC has not announced which fighters will enter the tournament. The series culminates in a winner-takes-all finale broadcast live on FOX Nation next summer.
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