Conor McGregor has confirmed he will be on hand for the BKFC 94 main event between Darren Till and Yoel Romero at Manchester’s AO Arena on September 26, even after undergoing surgery for the injury he sustained during his UFC return last month. The Notorious co-owns the promotion and remains closely involved as he recovers.
McGregor’s surgery and recovery update
McGregor revealed this week that he had finally undergone surgery to repair the damage suffered in his return to the Octagon just weeks ago. Although he did not share detailed medical specifics, the former two-division UFC champion confirmed the procedure took place as he focuses on a full rehabilitation. Despite the setback, McGregor has remained in regular contact with BKFC founder Dave Feldman, who says the Irishman is eager to support the bare-knuckle promotion even while sidelined.
Immediate reaction to Till vs Romero
It was announced on June 27 that ex-UFC contenders Till and Romero will headline BKFC 94 in what promises to be the promotion’s biggest card to date. Ahead of the press conference and first face-offs, Feldman spoke to Bloody Elbow and revealed McGregor’s initial response. “He loves it,” Feldman said. “He just said, ‘Holy s—, how did you make that fight happen?’ He’s excited about BKFC in general.”
Feldman also noted he has had several conversations with McGregor since his disappointing return, describing how McGregor took a week to process the result before redirecting his focus to future opportunities.
Significance for BKFC and McGregor
McGregor’s presence at AO Arena holds weight for both BKFC and the Manchester event. His co-ownership role and star power are likely to boost interest in the promotion’s first UK headline show. For McGregor, attending a major bare-knuckle showcase marks another chapter in his evolving combat sports portfolio as he recuperates from injury and plots his next move in mixed martial arts.
With McGregor on the sidelines but still engaged, BKFC 94 looks set to benefit from his star appeal while showcasing the growing appeal of bare-knuckle boxing in the UK market.
FAQ
When and where is Darren Till vs Yoel Romero taking place?
The fight is scheduled for September 26 at the AO Arena in Manchester, England, headlining BKFC 94.
Why is Conor McGregor undergoing surgery?
McGregor underwent surgery to address an injury he suffered during his return to the UFC last month. Details on the specific injury were not disclosed.
What did promoter Dave Feldman reveal about McGregor’s reaction?
Feldman said McGregor “loves” the Till vs Romero matchup and was amazed Feldman secured such a fight, quoting him as saying, “Holy s—, how did you make that fight happen?”
How has McGregor approached his recovery so far?
According to Feldman, McGregor took about a week to process his UFC return result before shifting his focus to recovery and his involvement with BKFC events.
