In Photos: Conor McGregor shares snaps of high-octane BKFC 63 weekend with Sturgis Motorcycle Rally appearance

Modified Aug 07, 2024 15:55 GMT

Conor McGregor (left and right) is considered to be one of the biggest box office draws in combat sports history [Image courtesy: @thenotoriousmma on Instagram] — Conor McGregor is considered to be one of the biggest box-office draws in combat sports history [Image courtesy: @thenotoriousmma on Instagram]

Conor McGregor's appearances at BKFC 63 and the 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally piqued fan interest. The combat sports megastar has now added to the buzz by sharing a few photographs from the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event and the American motorcycle festival.

In April 2024, McGregor and the BKFC announced that he'd become the U.S.-based bare-knuckle boxing organization's new co-owner. The combat sports megastar thereby added to his formidable business empire, which boasts brands like Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey, Forged Irish Stout, and August McGregor clothing.

McGregor attended BKFC 63 at the Buffalo Chip Campground in Sturgis, South Dakota, U.S.A., on Aug. 3, 2024. The event was headlined by a BKFC women's strawweight championship showdown between Britain Hart and Taylor Starling.

'The Notorious' also attended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, a biker festival that's expected to run from Aug. 2 to Aug. 11. The former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion's subsequent Instagram post featured 10 slides, each containing a photo of himself in Sturgis.

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An excerpt from his statement in the post read:

"BLESSED IS BEST, BABY"

The first slide features Taylor Starling, BKFC president David Feldman, veteran referee Dan Miragliotta, and BKFC ring girls inside the ring. McGregor is seen leaning on the ropes.

The second slide shows a visibly elated McGregor holding a bottle of Proper 12, while he and others celebrate. The third shows someone holding a can of Forged Irish Stout and McGregor pouring some Proper 12 whiskey into a glass. The fourth consists of BKFC featherweight champion Kai Stewart looking at McGregor who's smoking. The fifth slide shows McGregor lighting up while Stewart looks on.

Additionally, the sixth and seventh slides feature McGregor posing with a couple of BKFC ring girls. The eighth has 'The Notorious' photographed, in the same frame as BKFC squared circle announcer Jeff Houston, inside the BKFC squared circle.

The ninth shows the MMA icon looking right into the camera, while the camera's focus is on his seemingly exquisite watch in the tenth slide.

Check out the photos below:

Image courtesy: @thenotoriousmma on Instagram

Check out Conor McGregor's Instagram post below:

Conor McGregor's grand entry at BKFC 63, celebration at 2024 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Conor McGregor, whose MMA hiatus dates back to July 2021, was to return in a welterweight bout against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 this past June. However, McGregor withdrew from that event due to a toe injury. He recently hinted at possibly fighting someone else this December.

Ahead of his eagerly awaited comeback, he grabbed the attention of the MMA community and beyond by making a superstar entrance at the BKFC 63 event. He was flanked by motorcycles and BKFC ring girls during the entrance.

Watch Conor McGregor's entrance below:

Furthermore, another video of Conor McGregor that elicited numerous reactions in the combat and pop culture dominions showed a rather strange situation.

An individual appeared to twerk and interact with McGregor at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. 'The Notorious' seemed to ignore the woman and excuse himself to get away.

Watch the video below:

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Edited by Harvey Leonard