Conor McGregor reacts to BKFC KnuckleMania V's record-breaking attendance at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia

UFC superstar Conor McGregor, who holds a stake in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, reacted to the record-setting 17,762 attendance at BKFC's KnuckleMania V, as reported by MMA journalist Ariel Helwani.

KnuckleMania V took place on Jan. 25 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event was headlined by former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and ex-UFC fighter Jeremy Stephens and featured a total of 12 exciting bouts.

MMA journalist Helwani took to X to report the record-breaking attendance at KnuckleMania 5. The event drew 17,762 MMA fans to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, surpassing attendance figures for any recent MMA or boxing event in the city. The journalist wrote:

“Tonight’s BKFC Knucklemania V attendance at Wells Fargo Center in Philly is 17,762. That’s more than any MMA or boxing event in modern Philly history.”

The X post by Helwani caught the attention of ‘The Notorious,’ who reshared it, expressing his excitement. McGregor wrote:

“Ye and then how about the fights? You like? Hahaha who’s looking forward to the MMA/Fight podcast shows this week? Us in HQ BKFC that’s who! BKFC wins again!.”

Check out Conor McGregor's X post below:

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Conor McGregor hints at shocking BKFC debut

Conor McGregor has not competed since his leg injury at UFC 264 in the first round of his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier. He was initially set to make his highly anticipated comeback at UFC 303 against Michael Chandler.

However, McGregor withdrew from the bout due to a toe injury, leaving fans eagerly awaiting his return to the octagon.

During the pre-fight press conference of BKFC KnuckleMania 5, McGregor teased his highly anticipated comeback, but not in the UFC. Speaking backstage with The Schmo, McGregor hinted at a potential surprise debut in BKFC.

He asserted that it would happen spontaneously, saying:

"One of these days, you'll just hear my music come onto the stage at Bare [Knuckle Fighting Championship]. I'll come out, fists wrapped with no gloves, and fight out of nowhere—no promo, no nothing—just fighting a random fight. That could be where my future holds."

Check out Conor McGregor’s comments below (3:29):