UFC star Conor McGregor eyes “player-manager” status in BKFC after he fights the final two bouts on his current contract.

Conor McGregor, who announced earlier this year that he was a co-owner of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships, also is expressing interest in competing as a "player/manager" once his UFC contract expires.

The Irishman’s UFC return has been delayed indefinitely, while he recently bought a stake in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

The Irishman’s UFC return has been delayed indefinitely, while he recently bought a stake in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

The return of one of combat sports’ biggest stars could finally have some traction. While speaking with reporters at a Bare Knuckle Fight Championship press conference in Marbella, Spain, McGregor seemed to solidify his return date to the UFC.