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Reality television star turned combat sports athlete Aaron Chalmers has signed a multi-fight deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).

The former Geordie Shore cast member has competed professionally in both MMA (5-2) and boxing (1-1) and shared the ring with former five-weight world champion Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition boxing bout last year.

Now, he is set to ditch the gloves and duke it out bare-knuckle for Conor McGregor‘s BKFC.

The Irishman became a part owner of the American bare-knuckle boxing promotion earlier this year.

His involvement has led to a surge in popularity for the fastest-growing combat sport in the world and Chalmers wants to get in on the action.

“I’ve fought across MMA and boxing previously, but it doesn’t get any more real than BKFC,” said Chalmers.

“I think it’s the most exciting sport in the world, and I’m here to …