Conor McGregor might be coming to the small screen in 2027 via BKFC’s recent series.
Just just a few days ago, McGregor’s UFC return led to disaster after he couldn’t proceed because of an injury just over a minute into the bout.
McGregor has since confirmed that he’ll undergo surgery, though details regarding the specifics of what went unsuitable haven’t been released as of yet.
One thing we do know is that ‘The Notorious’ might be taking up a brand new role next yr because the host of a brand new documentary competition series.
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‘Notorious’ suffered a serious knee injury moments into his comeback fight against Max Holloway.
Fox Nation broadcasts partnership with BKFC and Conor McGregor for ‘World’s Baddest Man’ tournament series
It was announced last yr that Conor McGregor would host the ‘World’s Baddest Man’ docu-series for BKFC.
While the $25 million tournament was originally lined as much as happen in 2026, it appears to have been pushed back following an announcement from FOX Nation.
The streaming service has announced that it has partnered with BKFC and McGregor to bring the ‘World’s Baddest Man’ to their platform.
It’ll premiere in the summertime of 2027 and can still feature ‘The Notorious’ because the host, noting that he might be “prominently featured” throughout the show, which is claimed to combine documentary storytelling with elite competition.
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“BKFC has modified the sport 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 via a press release.
“This tournament will bring together the hardest fighters on the planet in a real test of heart, grit, and willpower, and I’m proud to be a part of something that may set a brand new standard for what it means to be the baddest man on the earth.”
The series is about to finish with a live finale, just like ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ format that McGregor has featured on several times for the UFC.
“World’s Baddest Man is a daring recent chapter for combat sports,” BKFC President David Feldman said. “Partnering with FOX Nation, Kiss Fly Productions and Conor McGregor allows us to showcase incredible athletes from around the globe and tell the stories behind their pursuit of the hardest title in fighting.”
McGregor announced that he’d change into a part-owner of BKFC back in April, 2024.
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