BKFC World's Baddest Man Premieres on FOX Nation in 2027, Conor McGregor Executive Producer

Conor McGregor may not have had a fabulous outing inside the UFC's fabled Octagon this past weekend, but the current work week has treated him well. By this time next year, "The Notorious" will serve as the host of a new reality series.

Earlier Tuesday, it was announced that Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships (BKFC) will launch a new reality competition series in 2027, BKFC World's Baddest Man. FOX Nation, the direct-to-consumer streaming platform of cable's FOX News Channel, will stream the show.

Conor McGregor, a part-owner of the bare-knuckle boxing promotion, will be pulling double duty on BKFC World's Baddest Man when it premieres on FOX Nation next year. He'll be hosting the new program and serving as one of its executive producers.

Conor McGregor on Joining BKFC World's Baddest Man as Host, Executive Producer

In a Tuesday press release, Conor McGregor spoke on the promotion and expressed his thoughts about hosting this new series.

"BKFC has changed the game of combat sports," Conor McGregor said,"and I couldn't be more excited to partner with FOX Nation and unleash The World's Baddest Man Tournament."

Under the rules of the tournament, the field will not be confined to any particular weight class. BKFC World's Baddest Man will showcase an openweight bracket with fighters ranging from 185 lbs to 265 lbs. McGregor talked about the upcoming competition.

"This tournament will bring together the toughest fighters on the planet in a true test of heart, grit, and willpower, and I'm proud to be part of something that will set a new standard of what it means to be the baddest man in the world," he continued.

David Feldman on World's Baddest Man, FOX Nation Collaboration

BKFC President David Feldman, who founded the company in 2018, will serve as an executive producer for BKFC World's Baddest Man alongside Conor McGregor. With the announcement of the series, Feldman talked about what the new show will bring to the table.

"World's Baddest Man is a bold new chapter for combat sports," Feldman began. "Partnering with FOX Nation, Kiss Fly Productions and Conor McGregor allows us to showcase incredible athletes from around the world and tell the stories behind their pursuit of the toughest title in fighting."

World's Baddest Man Latest Foray into Combat Sports for FOX Nation

Streaming events from the world of competitive violence is nothing new for the streaming arm of the cable news outlet. FOX Nation's calendar of live events regularly features cards from unscripted wrestling promotion Real American Freestyle, having been a mainstay of the FOX Nation catalog since its launch last summer with RAF 01 in Cleveland from Wolstein Center on the campus of Cleveland State University.

RAF will return to FOX Nation this coming Saturday night for RAF 11. Colby Covington will highlight the evening in a main event match against Arman Tsarukyan from UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on the campus of The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Big Money at Stake in World's Baddest Man, Live Finale Culminates Season

The BKFC tournament is due to begin in March of 2027, with FOX Nation airing the tournament final as part of a live broadcast next summer to close the season of BKFC World's Baddest Man. Last week, Conor McGregor hosted an eponymous press conference, Conor McGregor's Championship Summit.

During the press conference, the monetary stakes for World's Baddest Man were announced. Tournament participants are guaranteed a split of $25 million (USD) in prize money, with its champion earning $15 million and the runner up winning $1 million.