Legends respect legends.

That’s why the undefeated Luis “Baboon” Palomino would love to be Conor “Notorious” McGregor’s first opponent in the BKFC Squared Circle, if the MMA icon ever drops his gloves to try his hand(s) at bare knuckle fighting.

“BKFC is the new combat sports king and it’s here to stay,” says Palomino, the reigning BKFC World Champion in both the lightweight and welterweight divisions.

“We continue to attract some of the biggest UFC names, yet they won't face me. I'm sure when it comes to Conor McGregor, he's not one to shy away from fighting the best. I'm the only 8-0 undefeated double world champion with five title defenses – my stats speak for themselves. If Conor wants to take the gloves off, I'm the one he needs to face. I'm the only one that deserves that ‘red panty night’ that he will not win a fight against. The best in the dark side of this fight game.”