Conor McGregor went full Conor McGregor on Thursday on the BKFC Champions Summit press convention, the place he made a number of bulletins, together with the return of Mike Perry.
“The King of Violence,” who has change into the face of the promotion, hasn’t fought in BKFC since April 2024 due partly to his involvement in a boxing match in opposition to Jake Paul this previous July. Since then, Perry has been anxiously awaiting his subsequent combat, and he lastly bought his date on Thursday, however not earlier than McGregor reminded the previous UFC welterweight that he’s the one in cost as a co-owner of BKFC.
“You’re welcome again as a result of I welcomed you again,” McGregor mentioned, referencing when he claimed Perry was fired from BKFC after dropping to Paul. “Oct. 11 is your date, and also you’ll dance for me, boy. You’ll dance for the proprietor, after which we will speak.”
Earlier than McGregor’s feedback, Perry was requested about doubtlessly assembly the Irish famous person within the ring, and he clearly welcomed that chance.
Whereas McGregor stays underneath unique contract to the UFC, he’s repeatedly acknowledged that he ultimately needs to check himself within the bare-knuckle ring, and there’s no greater opponent in that sport than Perry.
Earlier than he would even entertain that risk, McGregor mentioned Perry has to get by way of his subsequent opponent — a UFC veteran — however the precise title stays a thriller for now.
“Your date is Oct. 11, Michael Perry, the return of ‘Platinum’, and we’ve bought [one] hell of an announcement for an opponent for you,” McGregor teased. “One of many baddest males to ever grace the Final Preventing Championship, however relating to bare-knuckle, he’s going to throw down with you in entrance of me for my viewing pleasure, after which I’ll resolve in case you’re worthy.”
Perry beforehand talked about his curiosity in preventing former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler, however there’s no phrase if that’s the matchup McGregor was teasing.
Past the interplay between McGregor and Perry, BKFC additionally introduced a number of new fighter signings, however none greater than former UFC middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero, who transitions into bare-knuckle preventing after only in the near past testing himself within the Soiled Boxing ring.
That hybrid fight sports activities promotion is owned by Perry, however now Romero is becoming a member of him on the BKFC roster because the seemingly ageless 48-year-old fighter continues to defy the chances with each efficiency.
One other former UFC title challenger additionally signed with BKFC as Thiago Santos seems for a contemporary begin whereas competing in bare-knuckle preventing.
UFC veterans Derek Brunson and Aspen Ladd additionally joined the BKFC roster alongside former boxing champion James DeGale.
