Hosted by McGregor, Global Tournament Premieres Summer 2027 and Culminates in a Live Championship Finale
NEW YORK, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FOX Nation has partnered with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) and BKFC co-owner Conor McGregor for World’s Baddest Man, a new original documentary competition series, announced Lauren Petterson, president of FOX Nation. Premiering in summer of 2027, the series is hosted by McGregor, who is prominently featured throughout as elite domestic and international fighters compete in a high-stakes, bracket-style tournament for the chance to be crowned the World’s Baddest Man.
In making the announcement, Petterson said, “Conor McGregor is one of the most recognizable figures in combat sports, and we’re excited to partner with him on a bold new original series unlike any other. World’s Baddest Man combines premium documentary storytelling with world-class competition, providing FOX Nation subscribers unprecedented access to unique athletes while showcasing the grit, determination and heart required to compete for one of the biggest prizes in combat sports.”
McGregor added, “BKFC has changed the game of combat sports, and I couldn’t be more excited to partner with FOX Nation and unleash The World’s Baddest Man Tournament. 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 for what it means to be the baddest man in the world.”
BKFC President David Feldman added, “World’s Baddest Man is a bold new chapter for combat sports. 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.”
Blending premium documentary storytelling with elite competition, World’s Baddest Man follows a diverse roster of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship athletes as they battle through a grueling elimination tournament toward a winner-take-all live championship event. Along the way, the series provides unprecedented access to the fighters entering the ring, chronicling their training, sacrifices, personal struggles and relentless determination as they compete for the coveted title of World’s Baddest Man and an eight-figure prize pool.
World’s Baddest Man is produced by Kiss Fly Productions. Executive producers include Conor McGregor, Franco Porporino, Jr, David Feldman, Vincent Cariati and Justin Insalaco.
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