BKFC President Reveals Steep Impact Conor McGregor Has Had on Promotion [Video]

The BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) began in 2018 by founder and president, David Feldman. In BKFC, fighters box one another without the use of gloves, which results in some brutal action.

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Feldman was able to bring back a storied mode of combat sports that has not been state-sanctioned since the 19th century. Following the promotion’s inaugural event in June 2018, many former combat sports veterans began to sign with the promotion.

This includes former UFC fighters Eddie Alvarez, Mike Perry, Ben Rothwell, and many more. Another UFC great who joined the ranks of the BKFC is superstar Conor McGregor. Though the star Irishman does not compete, he …