Luis Palomino deeply regrets missing out on the recent BKFC 41 event, where he wished he had encountered Conor McGregor. As a two-division BKFC champion, Palomino is usually in the spotlight during significant promotions, but he couldn’t help but feel a sense of disappointment for not being present at the April event.
The highlight of BKFC 41 was the main event, where Mike Perry triumphed over former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold. The night gained even more attention when Perry called out UFC superstar Conor McGregor, who happened to be in attendance.
McGregor graciously entered the ring with a BKFC championship belt draped over his shoulder, engaging in a friendly faceoff with Perry. However, Palomino asserts that the encounter wouldn’t have been as amicable had he been present.
“Fortunately, I wasn’t there,” Palomino stated in an interview with MMA Hook. “It would have been a problem. I would have swiftly taken that belt from his shoulder. Who knows what else might have unfolded.”
McGregor’s appearance, combined with his subsequent social media posts and interviews expressing interest in competing in bare-knuckle fighting in the future, only further fueled the momentum that BKFC had built that night.
Although it seems highly improbable for the UFC to allow McGregor to become a free agent, potentially enabling BKFC to sign him, Palomino would unquestionably welcome the opportunity. However, he disapproved of McGregor casually strolling into the ring with a BKFC title, a symbol Palomino believes he earned through dedication and sacrifices.
“You can’t just come into my organization, grab the belt, and flaunt it when you haven’t even debuted here,” Palomino asserted. “No, no, no. If he ever competes, he’ll have to face anyone. Everyone wants to come to what I call the dark side. He would have to face me, and I’m certain he wouldn’t back down.”
Even though a fight between Palomino and McGregor might appear to be a far-fetched fantasy, Palomino acknowledges that stranger things have happened in the past. Before 2017, nobody believed that McGregor could secure a boxing match against Floyd Mayweather, but the unimaginable came to pass, resulting in one of the most significant pay-per-view events in history.
If McGregor genuinely aspired to pursue a bare-knuckle fight, Palomino believes it’s within the realm of possibility. Unlike other UFC veterans who have recently shied away from Palomino’s challenges, he doesn’t think the Irish superstar would do the same.
“People can say whatever they want about Conor, but at the end of the day, he’s a warrior who relishes the challenge of facing the best,” Palomino praised. “That’s what sets him apart from others. He would actually embrace the opportunity to fight the best, and I am the best.”
“If that fight were ever to happen, if Conor ever decided to remove the gloves, it would undoubtedly materialize,” Palomino confidently concluded.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about BKFC 41
Q: What event is Luis Palomino referring to in the text?
A: Luis Palomino is referring to BKFC 41, a notable event in bare-knuckle fighting where Mike Perry defeated Luke Rockhold.
Q: Why does Luis Palomino regret missing out on BKFC 41?
A: Luis Palomino regrets missing out on BKFC 41 because he wished to encounter Conor McGregor, who was in attendance that night.
Q: What did Conor McGregor do during BKFC 41?
A: Conor McGregor entered the ring with a BKFC championship belt on his shoulder and had a friendly faceoff with Mike Perry upon Perry’s request.
Q: How did Luis Palomino react to Conor McGregor’s appearance?
A: Luis Palomino expressed that had he been present, he would have snatched the belt off McGregor’s shoulder and anticipated a less cordial encounter.
Q: What does Luis Palomino think about McGregor potentially competing in bare-knuckle fighting?
A: Luis Palomino believes McGregor’s interest in bare-knuckle fighting is possible, and unlike other UFC veterans, he thinks McGregor would welcome the challenge.
Q: What does Luis Palomino assert regarding McGregor wearing the BKFC title belt?
A: Luis Palomino disapproves of McGregor wearing the BKFC title belt without having competed in the organization, emphasizing that he earned it through hard work.
Q: Is there a possibility of a fight between Luis Palomino and Conor McGregor?
A: While it may seem like a long shot, Palomino acknowledges that stranger things have happened and believes a fight with McGregor could happen if he pursued bare-knuckle fighting.
More about BKFC 41
- BKFC 41 Recap: Mike Perry defeats Luke Rockhold
- Conor McGregor’s appearance at BKFC 41
- Luis Palomino interview with MMA Hook
- Conor McGregor’s interest in bare-knuckle fighting
