Conor McGregor, Muhammad Ali, and Michael Jackson top Kodak Black’s entertainer Mount Rushmore

There's no denying that Conor McGregor has transcended the sport of MMA in more ways than one. Aside from being a highly successful entrepreneur with all his business ventures, 'The Notorious' also broke into Hollywood by starring in the big-budget actioner Road House with A-list star Jake Gyllenhaal.

Even before he became a lucrative businessman and Hollywood actor, the two-division UFC champion's name was already reaching the mainstream consciousness. His larger-than-life personality and highlight-reel knockouts were enough for the world to marvel at his greatness.

Case in point, even double-platinum recording artist Kodak Black considers Conor McGregor as one of the greatest enterainers he's ever witnessed.

Backstage at the recently-concluded BKFC event in Spain, Kodak Black (real name Dieuson Octave) told MMA media personality The Schmo the names that he considers to be part of the Mount Rushmore of entertainment:

"Yeah, Conor McGregor, me, I'm [gonna] say Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, and Elvis."

Watch the interview here (10:52):

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Conor McGregor claims Dan Hooker is his next opponent in February, Hooker responds

Also backstage at the BKFC event in Spain, the Irishman was asked by Bloody Elbow's Donagh Corby when he'll be fighting next and against whom. Conor McGregor said:

"February first, Saudi Arabia...Dan Hooker"

See the comments below (0:38):

Upon hearing this rumor, Dan Hooker shed some light on how true this fight booking is and how it may have come to be.

In an remote interview with Submission Radio while in Spain for the BKFC event, 'The Hangman' explained what may have happened between him and McGregor that has led to this possible matchup.

Dan Hooker said (4:47):

''I jumped in the ring. We had a few words inside of the ring. But February 1 works for me in Saudi Arabia. We'll get that thing straight away.''

Expounding more on the conversation he had with 'The Notorious' in the ring, Hooker said (5:19):

''We're kindred spirits, as you can see, we get along quite well. I think we're both very similar, there's a lot of similarities there. We just spoke in the ring and just, yeah, like, I'm on board. He's on board. We just need to get the UFC on board and we'll get this thing across the line."

Watch the full interview here: