Conor McGregor who fights under the BKFC banner seems like a real possibility with the Irishman who continues to indicate the prospect.
It is now almost four years ago that Conor McGregor entered the UFC -Tachthoek, with his last fight ending in a devastating defeat against Dustin Poirier.
During that time, McGregor became co-owner of rival UFC promotion, BKFC, who apparently pushed the promotion into the number two.
Because the Irish has played a major role within the company, attend events and host press conferences, he has continuously shining to possibly fight for BKFC.
In addition, McGregor recently also announced that he will go for the presidency in Ireland, which came a huge shock for the combat world.
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Joe Rogan about the potential battle of Conor McGregor in BKFC
Although the potential of McGregor -fighting in BKFC seemed to be unlikely in view of his ties with the UFC, the prospect that it happens is becoming increasingly likely.
And that recently received even more traction when Jeremy Stephens Eddie Alvarez eliminated Mania in Knuckle, with a look with McGregor after the fight.
Although they have never fought in the UFC Octagon, McGregor and Stephens have a beef that goes back for years, after the former UFC -Dubbel champion had cut one of his most iconic lines when he asked who the F -that guy 'when Stephens tried to attract his attention.
UFC icon and commentator, Joe Rogan, commented on the potential of 'the notorious' fights in BKFC. During a recent fighting companion Livestream on his YouTube channel, Rogan's guest, Brendan Schaub suggested a fight between McGregor and UFC star, Ilia Topuria.
“That is crazy, Conor should be in the test pool for a long time, it is not in the test pool,” Rogan responded.
According to the UFC-Anti-Doping database, McGregor has to register a test session this year, making his comeback to the UFC extremely unlikely.
“Well, he runs bald knuckle, he is one of the owners, he may (fighting for them), but you have to get him from the F-marching powder,” Rogan joked.
“He could (fight for them), I mean, I can see him do it. They would have to pay him (loads). Oh my God (him against Jeremy Stephens would be great), Jeremy would have to win a few times,” Rogan continued.
Conor McGregor's UFC -Comback is becoming increasingly unlikely
With all the different things in the life of McGregor, his comeback to the UFC seems like a complete longshot.
The 36-year-old is apparently more interested in the political landscape of his country, together with a potential fight in BKFC, because it guaranteed that it will happen.
And with that it seems that even his own fans have risen the chance that he is fighting again in the UFC is unlikely, while they held him at a recent event in Dublin.
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