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Conor McGregor Teams with Fox Nation and BKFC for “World’s Baddest Man” Tournament Series
7/15/2026, 12:27:52 AM
Launch of the Tournament Series
Fox Nation, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) and MMA star Conor “the Notorious” McGregor announced a new documentary-competition series titled “World’s Baddest Man.” The bracket-style tournament will debut in the summer of 2027 on Fox Nation, featuring domestic and international BKFC athletes competing for an eight-figure prize pool and a live winner-take-all championship event. McGregor, a co-owner of BKFC, will host the series and appear throughout the episodes, following fighters’ training, personal struggles, and matches.
Partnership and Production Details
The collaboration was unveiled by Lauren Petterson, president of Fox Nation, who highlighted the blend of “premium documentary storytelling with world-class competition.” The series is produced by Kiss Fly Productions, with executive producers including McGregor, Franco Porporino Jr., BKFC president David Feldman, Vincent Cariati, and Justin Insalaco. The announcement followed McGregor’s brief UFC return at UFC 329, where a leg injury led to a first-round TKO loss to Max Holloway.
Official Statements & Responses
Fox Nation emphasized the unprecedented access subscribers will receive to “unique athletes” and the “grit, determination and heart” required to vie for one of combat sports’ largest prizes. BKFC President David Feldman described the series as a “bold new chapter for combat sports,” noting the partnership expands the brand’s media footprint. McGregor expressed enthusiasm for the tournament’s intensity and its potential to set a new standard for the sport.
Verbatim Quotes
- “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,” — Lauren Petterson, President, Fox Nation
- “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,” — Conor McGregor, Fighter and Co-owner, BKFC
- “World’s Baddest Man is a bold new chapter for combat sports,” — David Feldman, President, BKFC
- “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.” — Lauren Petterson, President, Fox Nation
