Conor McGregor, a part-owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), almost got hit during a face-off between two female fighters at the BKFC 72 weigh-ins.
BKFC 72 is taking place after another BKFC event in Dubai. The event features two title fights, including Kai Stewart defending his featherweight title and a co-main event for the inaugural women`s featherweight title between Jessica Borga and Hannah Rankin.
McGregor, who hopes to compete in BKFC someday, was present as a promoter at the weigh-ins, holding up the BKFC belt as Borga and Rankin faced off.
Conor McGregor Reacts to Altercation at BKFC Weigh-ins
The face-off for the co-main event became heated when Jessica Borga and Hannah Rankin faced each other. Borga leaned in close to Rankin, and when Rankin`s fist touched her chin, Borga quickly threw a punch.
Officials immediately separated the fighters. Conor McGregor, standing behind them, looked surprised before raising the BKFC belt.
Jessica Borga: ‘I Just Want to Hurt Her’
Jessica Borga, one of the fighters in the BKFC 72 co-main event, previously fought for Bellator and has won twice in BKFC.
Leading up to her fight for the first featherweight title, Borga expressed her aggression towards Hannah Rankin.
“I just want to hurt her,” Borga stated after the face-off, warning Rankin, also an MMA fighter, “You’re going to feel every bit of my power.”
