“How is it that I’m just showing up here and I’ve already got the belt?”
That’s what Conor McGregor said into the microphone following the conclusion of the BKFC 41 main event.
It was an unusual scene in Broomfield, Colo., and definitely an unexpected one to many viewers when they tuned into the event Saturday at 1STBANK Center.
Following the rather brief main event, which ended when Mike Perry beat Luke Rockhold by mid-round retirement, McGregor climbed in the ring in response to a request from Perry for a faceoff.
Somehow, McGregor had a BKFC title belt upon entry. He remained cordial with Perry, while also voicing his confidence in his abilities if the two fighters ever fought.
“I’d fight you,” McGregor. “I’m never retiring. I’m never retiring.”
Mike Perry calls out Conor McGregor for a face-off and @TheNotoriousMMA accepts. He enters the ring with the BKFC title over his shoulder.#BKFC41 | LIVE on #FITE pic.twitter.com/DoCw7OZTZP
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McGregor arrived during the BKFC 41 main card and stood for much of the action – all the while slugging his whiskey, Proper No. 12.
“It’s an incredible setup here, incredible matchmaking, incredible story telling,” McGregor said after the event, his voice hoarse. “I had to come here. I flew straight away. I was not going to miss this and it did not disappoint. All these fighters that step in here are warriors and all have my respect. I’m into this game. I’m into this. I’ve already got the belt. How am I just showing up here and I’ve already got the belt? Come get it, baby. Come get the strap, baby.”
