Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby joins Conor McGregor as part-owner of BKFC

Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby is getting into the bare-knuckle fighting business.

He’s not throwing punches but instead he’s making a financial investment in BKFC to become a part-owner in the promotion in similar fashion to UFC superstar Conor McGregor. Crosby is a well-known fan of combat sports and now he’s putting his money to work to back BKFC.

“Bare knuckle fighting is raw, real, and incredibly engaging for fans,” Crosby stated in a press release. “I have always been passionate about combat sports, and I see BKFC as a platform that not only showcases the incredible skill, talent, and athleticism of these fighters but also brings a unique and authentic experience to combat sports enthusiasts.”

BKFC has enjoyed significant growth over the past few years, especially with expansion into more and more international markets. In 2024, BKFC traveled to Spain for a show staged inside a bull fighting arena and the promotion has already announced plans for events in both Dubai and Italy in 2025.

McGregor has become a very vocal supporter of BKFC since investing in the promotion in 2024 and he’s happy to have another sports star like Crosby join him as a part-owner in the brand.

“I am thrilled for Maxx to join me as an owner of BKFC,” McGregor said. “He is the epitome of hard work and perseverance that is the backbone of BKFC!”

BKFC’s next major show is scheduled for Jan. 25 when the promotion goes to Philadelphia for the first time with the upcoming KnuckleMania V card headlined by ex-UFC champion Eddie Alvarez as he faces Jeremy Stephens in the main event.