Tai Emery has become a viral figure in bare-knuckle boxing. Itโs not just the bare, unpadded fists she uses in her arsenal. However, the fighter promises not to deviate from plans. Emery has already run into a string of troubles with BKFC president David Feldman over it. Now, she is working to make a good impression on the new equity co-owner, Conor McGregor.
Australiaโs Emery burst onto the BKFC spectrum with her debut in Thailand against Rung-Arun Khunchai in September 2022. All puns are intended in that strain of thought. Emery snagged the first-round TKO at 1:41. However, the post-fight celebration saw her run to the ropes and flash the crowd in whatโs now etched as one of the most controversial combat sports moments. However, she promised not to repeat it.
100 percent, โฆIn every single email, every single phone call from David Feldman. I literally had to learn how to say, โNo, I promised David Feldman and Conor McGregor that I wouldnโt flash and I wouldnโt be naughty.โ I learned how to say that in Japanese just for the sheer fact that I knew theyโd ask me that.
Tai Emery to Drake Riggs for MMA Mania on BROADENED HORIZIN Ep. 42 โ ไปฅไธใฎๆฅๆฌ่ช็: segment
It hasnโt happened again so far. BKFCโs recent partnership with RIZIN brought the flyweight brawler to Japan for her latest outing. At last monthโs Super RIZIN 3 event, she was in action against Charisa Sigala. Tai Emery was again fast and broke Sigalaโs nose to take her second pro win.
While the 37-year-old had previously defended her actions from the conservative body-aware โKarensโ before, this time she made promises beforehand not to do so. Flashing or mooning the crowd is no new thing; ask Derrick Lewis. The moment went so viral that unhinged fanbases wished for something similar from internet babe Tracy Cortez on chat boards.
However, beyond the partnership withย Forged Irish Stout, Conor McGregor is hands-on in the work of BKFC and affiliate events. Hence, fighters like Emery are working hard to make a better impression on the consensus superstar.
Tai Emery looking forward to putting the gloves on for pro-MMA ventures
BROADENED HORIZIN 42 follows up on last monthโs Super RIZIN 3. The intermediate segment also looks ahead to RIZIN 48 on September 29. Aussie fame Tai Emery has a lot of options from now on. After the nose-breaking first-round KO at Super RIZIN 3 on Japanese soil, she aims back home at BKFC.
Tai Emery plans road ahead at BKFC and more (Source: X/bjpenn.com)Conor McGregor and his draw factor lights up BKFC cards and hopes like never before. True to his moniker, he has even started squabbling notoriously with brand face fighter Mike Perry. โMystic Macโ is on a knack and keeping a close eye on the next top talent in the BKFC.
The UFC former dual-division champ often reposts social media snippets or interesting fighters and cards. Under the backing of such a studded global athlete, Emery, 2-1-0, wants to claim gold in BKFC. However, she isnโt against sharpening her skills in other MMA crossover stints further.
I want the belt, โฆI want whatโs mine…Outside of that, I really want to put on the gloves and box whether thatโs with RIZIN or Misfits or both. I think itโs exciting times for fighters right now.
Tai Emery further said to Drake Riggs (@DrakeRiggs_ย ) for MMA Mania
Despite her promise, Emery is still nostalgic for her past actions. She believes the moment was something quirky but positive, not harmful. Now, the Aussie is gearing up to prove herself as a serious contender. With her potential, one must not be surprised if she becomes the brand of BKFC in the future.
