Conor McGregor is heading to Italy! The Irish superstar is set to be part of the upcoming Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) press conference in Florence on February 16. And if there’s one thing McGregor knows how to do—aside from throwing left hands—it’s stirring up excitement.

But here’s the kicker: Dana White had his own plans for Italy. He had once teased the possibility of a fight for the ages inside the Colosseum. Do you remember? If not, it was supposed to be an epic showdown between the two tech giants, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.

In an appearance on the ‘Hotboxin with Mike Tyson’ Podcast, the UFC boss had stated, “We were talking about the Colosseum for that fight, and I actually did have a meeting with the Minister of Culture’s team in Italy to actually hold that fight in the Colosseum if it would happen.”

Yet, while the dream of a billionaire brawl faded into the background, BKFC and McGregor have now moved ahead. Their upcoming event will take place in the historic Roman Amphitheater of Florence in April 2025. As the organization proudly stated, “Where ancient gladiators once clashed, a new generation of fighters will return!”

Since becoming a part-owner of the BKFC in 2024, Conor McGregor’s association with the promotion has drawn a lot of eyeballs. With multiple appearances at live events and sharing updates with his millions of followers on social media, ‘The Notorious’ has taken on a new role with the same drive as his fighting career. Now, with the upcoming BKFC press conference confirming the Irishman’s presence as a featured guest along with the fighters, fans flooded social media with their reactions. Here’s a look at what the netizens had to say!

Conor McGregor and the BKFC leave Dana White in the dust as fans react to massive update online  

If there’s one thing Conor McGregor’s presence guarantees, it’s electricity in the air. ‘The Notorious’s moments on the mic have become legendary in the combat sports world. As such, one fan proclaimed that with names like Chris Camozzi, Lorenzo Hunt, Rico Franco, and Jimmy Sweeney in the mix, there’s bound to be fireworks. But let’s be real—everyone will have their eyes on McGregor!

“High expectations for this press conference”

Others were more interested to know when the Irish MMA icon would be heading ‘Down Under’ to bring the BKFC to Australia. Well, in a post on Instagram, the BKFC recently shared, “BKFC IS COMING TO THE LAND DOWN UNDER THIS YEAR 🇦🇺 #StayTuned.” McGregor himself added a comment to the post and stated, “THE NUMBER 1 THRILL RIDE!”.

“@thenotoriousmma you coming to Perth or Sydney big dawg?”

One fan put it plainly as they proclaimed that the BKFC is poised to cement itself as a massive player in the world of combat sports. While some purists may scoff at the idea, the numbers don’t lie. Boasting 1.7 million followers on Instagram, the promotion has been gaining serious traction, delivering blood-soaked, edge-of-your-seat action that many believe traditional combat sports lack.

“BKFC is the future of combat sports”

Another fan pointed out that with Conor McGregor onboard as a part-owner, BKFC isn’t just looking to grow—it’s aiming for global domination. The move to Italy is a statement, proving that the organization isn’t just a niche sideshow but a legitimate force in the fight game. But will he be able to compete against the Dana White-led juggernaut that is the UFC? What do you think?

“Conor McGregor is bringing his energy to the table”

Whether he’s praising fighters, challenging rivals, or just dropping classic one-liners, the Irishman knows how to own a room. And given BKFC’s reputation for wild, unfiltered energy, this press conference could be pure gold according to one fan.

“If Conor is present, it is must see everytime. Loyal till the f—- end!”

While Dana White’s grand vision of a billionaire brawl between Musk and Zuckerberg never materialized, BKFC has seized the moment. And with ‘The Notorious’ in tow, it’s already making waves. From Florence to Australia, the bare-knuckle promotion is expanding at breakneck speed, and Conor McGregor is at the heart of it all.

Fans are hyped, the stage is set, and if ‘The Notorious’s track record is anything to go by, this press conference will be one for the books. But the question remains, is BKFC truly the future of combat sports, or is it just another thrill ride Conor McGregor is taking the fans on? Let us know what you think in the comments below!