UFC icon Conor McGregor had a close call at the BKFC 72 weigh-ins when a confrontation erupted between female fighters.
Following Friday`s BKFC event in Dubai, BKFC 72 is highly anticipated, featuring two title fights. Kai Stewart will defend his featherweight title against Tommy Strydom.
Adding to the excitement, Jessica Borga and Hannah Rankin are set to battle for the inaugural featherweight title in the co-main event.
Conor McGregor, who holds a stake in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and envisions himself competing glove-free in the future, was present as a promoter at the event.
Currently still under contract with the UFC, McGregor took on a promotional role, holding the BKFC belt aloft as the fighters engaged in face-offs at the ceremonial weigh-ins.
Weigh-in Altercation Involving Conor McGregor
Tensions flared during the co-main event face-off.
As Borga and Rankin stood face-to-face, with Borga`s chin close to Rankin`s fist, Borga swiftly reacted and threw a punch.
Officials quickly intervened to separate the fighters. Conor McGregor, initially appearing bewildered, then held up the BKFC belt.
BKFC President David Feldman disapproved of Borga`s pre-fight punch.
Jessica Borga`s Mindset Ahead of Fight: ‘I Just Want to Hurt Her’
Jessica Borga, a former Bellator fighter with two BKFC victories, is one half of the BKFC 72 co-main event.
Ahead of her fight for the inaugural featherweight title, Borga expressed her eagerness to strike Hannah Rankin.
“I just want to hurt her,” Borga stated after the face-off.
“I’m going to… You’re going to feel all of my power,” Borga warned her MMA opponent.
