The ‘Notorious’ Conor McGregor is arguably one of the most prominent personalities in the UFC. Over the years, the Irishman has made a significant impact on the promotion, which has contributed to his current stature. However, at this time, McGregor is facing intense scrutiny both from the community and beyond.
Recently, David Feldman, Conor McGregor’s business partner and the president of BKFC, appeared on The Ariel Helwani Show. Feldman was questioned by Ariel Helwani regarding the ongoing fiascos in the Irishman’s life. While many notable figures in the MMA community criticized McGregor, Feldman expressed a different viewpoint. This response even elicited a reaction from the Irishman himself.
Send this to the other little pricks in no man’s land now.
Conor McGregor via X (@TheNotoriousMMA)
This comes after Conor McGregor’s recent civil case verdict, in which he was found liable for s*xual assault. Following the verdict, McGregor faced not only monetary damages but also significant damage to his reputation.
Consequently, his other business ventures, particularly his Proper 12 whiskey, were removed from sales. However, unlike many others, David Feldman did not want to take advantage of McGregor’s suffering during this difficult time.
Send this to the other little pricks in no man’s land now. https://t.co/olpIM9Edow
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) January 9, 2025
McGregor was quite pleased to hear from the BKFC president. Since the verdict of the civil case, he has primarily faced criticisms and derogatory comments. Many people suggested that this marked the ultimate downfall of McGregor. However, unlike the majority, Feldman and a few others remained steadfast supporters of the Irishman, largely due to their mutually beneficial relationship with him.
David Feldman outlines Conor McGregor’s impact at BKFC
Conor McGregor has had a remarkable career in the UFC. However, he has recently ventured into various business opportunities. On April 27, 2024, McGregor announced becoming a part owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships (BKFC). Since making this announcement, he has taken on the role of an influencer, promoting BKFC on several occasions.
Conor McGregor and David Feldman at a BKFC event (Image via Bloody Elbow)Additionally, McGregor has been making frequent appearances at various BKFC events, often doing something to capture the attention of the combat sports community. In a recent interview with Ariel Helwani, BKFC president David Feldman discussed his relationship with the Irishman. He also emphasized that McGregor has significantly contributed to elevating the stature of BKFC.
It’s really unbelievable what he has been doing. It’s fantastic. I thought he was going to be into this… we have a guideline for what he has to do, and he has over-delivered 100 times, maybe 1,000 times he really over-delivered. He’s an unbelievable partner, an unbelievable guy for us to be with, and an unbelievable guy for the brand.
David Feldman via The Ariel Helwani Show
“[Conor McGregor] owns a fairly significant amount of the company, he really does.”
Dave Feldman on Conor McGregor’s partnership with BKFC. pic.twitter.com/lIt0hmOuVi
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 8, 2025
Currently, McGregor is reportedly preparing for a million-dollar boxing match. However, the identity of his potential opponent remains uncertain, with Logan Paul and KSI being the two frontrunners for the fight. As for his UFC record, McGregor has not fought since his last defeat against Dustin Poirier in 2021.
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