Conor McGregor wants to fight forgotten MMA star in new sport in major career change after UFC contract runs out [Video]

CONOR MCGREGOR has revealed who he wants to fight in the bare-knuckle boxing ring.

The UFC superstar became a part-owner of the fast-rising bare-knuckle promotion Bareknuckle Fighting Championship earlier this year, much to the surprise of many.

Conor McGregor recently became a part-owner of BKFCCredit: AFP

The Notorious has entertained the prospect of entering the world of bare-knuckle boxingCredit: GETTY

McGregor has revealed he’d like to fight ex-UFC star Jeremy Stephens in the BKFC cageCredit: GETTY

McGregor brutally trolled Stephens during the first UFC 205 pre-fight press conference in September 2016Credit: Getty – Contributor

And the former two-division champion has hinted that he one day wants to test himself in the gruesome world of bare-knuckle fighting.

McGregor, 36, wouldn’t be short of opponents willing to welcome him to the bloody and brutal sport.

Although he seemingly already has one in mind – former UFC lightweight and BKFC newbie Jeremy Stephens.

In an Instagrampost promoting BKFC’s latest event, he wrote: “BARE KNUCKLE WARRIORS LETS …

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