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Conor McGregor announces 'World's Baddest Man' series on FOX

MMA Fighting • 3 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 3:23 PM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Conor McGregor announces 'World's Baddest Man' series on FOX

Summary

Conor McGregor has revealed plans for a new competition series titled 'World's Baddest Man,' set to premiere on FOX Nation in summer 2027. The series will feature elite bare-knuckle fighters competing in a bracket-style tournament for an eight-figure prize pool. Alongside his role as host, McGregor will serve as a co-owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) and executive producer for the project. This announcement follows McGregor's recent knee surgery after his injury at UFC 329, raising questions about his fighting future. BKFC President David Feldman expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing the opportunity to showcase athletes' stories. McGregor previously mentioned a potential final UFC fight in April 2027, a timeline that may evolve based on his recovery.

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Status Watch

•McGregor's series will feature a tournament for bare-knuckle fighters.
•The event plans to air in summer 2027 on FOX Nation.
•BKFC President noted the importance of showcasing athletes' personal stories.
•McGregor recently had knee surgery following a fight injury.
•His recovery may alter plans for a potential UFC return.

Latest Updates

11:00 PMMMA Fighting — Conor McGregor hosting BKFC’s ‘World Baddest Man’ series headed to FOX Nation in 2027
3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor & BKFC Reveal Plans For ‘World’s Baddest Man’ Series on FOX

What they're saying

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Conor McGregor may be out of action while recovering from surgery on his injured knee but that won’t stop him from hosting a new competition series for BKFC with the show headed to FOX Nation in 2027. On Tuesday, BKFC officially announced World’s Baddest Man — a new original documentary competition series — with fighters from all over the globe competing in a bracket style bare-knuckle tournament. McGregor, who is also a co-owner of BKFC, is hosting the series and he’ll be featured prominently throughout the show. “BKFC has changed the game 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 in a press release. “This tournament will bring together the toughest fighters on the planet in a true test of heart, grit, and willpower, and I’m proud to be part of something that will set a new standard for what it means to be the baddest man in the world.” FOX Nation is set to serve as the broadcast partner for the series with a summer 2027 premiere date expected. “Conor McGregor is one of the most recognizable figures in combat sports, and we’re excited to partner with him on a bold new original series unlike any other,” FOX Nation president Lauren Patterson said. “World’s Baddest Man combines premium documentary storytelling with world-class competition, providing FOX Nation subscribers unprecedented access to unique athletes while showcasing the grit, determination and heart required to compete for one of the biggest prizes in combat sports.” With the new BKFC series, FOX Nation continues to add combat sports to its programming schedule after already striking a deal as the broadcast home for RAF wrestling. The fighters involved in the new series are still to be determined but the tournament culminates in a winner takes all final live event that airs on FOX Nation.
— MMA Fightingby Damon Martin