Conor Cooke has certainly been about in the world of combat sports over the last 20 years.
The Northern Irishman has titles in kickboxing, boxing and MMA, but is now on the verge of championship status in Conor McGregor’s BKFC promotion.
In fact, his victory over Matthew Hodgson at BKFC 68 in Newcastle on Saturday night should’ve crowned him the new British light heavyweight champion.
But the 37-year-old had missed weight for the 185lb bout ahead of the Newcastle event at Utilita Arena, therefore he was not in a position to be crowned the new champion.
BKFC 68 Newcastle witnessed Agi Faulkner be crowned the new European heavyweight champion after a sensational main event brawl with Oscar David.
Cooke was victorious in the co-main event, while BKFC minority owner McGregor was left speechless after Ben Bonner brutally knocked out Lewis Keen on the main card.
‘Da Crook’ has been …