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Dana White Reacts to Conor McGregor’s Daring BKFC Stunt Without His Approval: “I Also Saw Him Pounding a…”

Published 05/05/2023, 3:55 AM EDT

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Conor McGregor undeniably attracts all the attention with just an appearance. ‘The Notorious’ made a wild appearance at BKFC 41 and wooed over the fighters and fans alike. He not only took hold of the microphone after the main event but also faced off against the middleweight champion, Mike Perry. Without a doubt, the entire MMA world was waiting to see his next move.

Recently, the act was visited by Robbie Fox and Dana White during a conversation on the My Mom’s Basement podcast. Although Fox seemed to assume that White would be upset over McGregor’s turn towards bare-knuckle fighting, White’s response was completely opposite. However, the UFC boss didn’t back away from putting the blame on the Irishman’s whiskey, Proper 12.

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The ‘Mystic Mac’ recently graced the BKFC arena with his presence. After Perry defeated Luke Rockhold and wore the belt, McGregor climbed into the ring and faced off against ‘Platinum’ Perry before taking the mic. Later, he was seen downing a bottle of Proper 12, which garnered even more attention from his peers as well as the fans.

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The UFC president, howbeit, was apparently unaffected by the Dubliner’s crusade beyond the walls of the UFC. During a recent interview with Robbie Fox, on My Mother’s Basement, White was asked about his opinion on McGregor facing off against a BKFC fighter while putting the BKFC title on his shoulder. White said, “Yeah, I think that Conor went out and was having fun, and got caught up in the moment. And you know, the dude called him into the ring and you know, he did it. I also saw him pounding a bottle of Proper 12. I’m sure that probably had something to do with it, too.”

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Furthermore, the UFC boss claimed that the ‘Mystic Mac’ has done a lot for the fight promotion. He said, “But, you know, listen man, at the end of the day, Conor has, has done a lot here. He’s made a lot of money. The guy is out, having fun, and you know, it’s all good.”

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After leaving the fans amazed at BKFC 41, ‘The Notorious’ shared an Instagram post where he hinted at a possible fight in the bare-knuckle arena. The post showed a picture of McGregor facing off against Perry inside the ring. 

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He hinted, “I only fear God and abide by God and if God guides me to a professional bare knuckle fight in my time for my new world title, I do.” The former UFC double champion fighting for the BKFC title would arguably excite the entire world of combat sports. What are your thoughts on McGregor’s BKFC appearance? Let us know in the comments down below.

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Krushna Prasad Pattnaik

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Krushna Pattnaik is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports, with a deep passion for martial arts and storytelling. His extensive training in BJJ, Tae-Kwon-Do, and Muay Thai has given him a unique perspective on the sport of MMA, and his love for analyzing fights is evident in his exceptional writing. Krushna's personal experience in the ring has given him a deep understanding of the intricacies of a bout, and he brings this knowledge to his writing, providing readers with insightful and engaging content.
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