Former UFC stars Eddie Alvarez (1-1) and Jeremy Stephens (2-0) are set to clash in the main event of the bareknuckle boxing event at Wells Fargo Center in Alvarez’s hometown of Philadelphia.

McGregor beat Alvarez by second-round TKO in November 2016 at UFC 205, but is supporting the Kensington native because "there is a camaraderie and a respect among real fighters."

Thought to be a no-show for a second, UFC superstar and BKFC part-owner Conor McGregor ended the Knuckle Mania V press conference on the highest note possible.

Lightweight MMA legend and former UFC champion Eddie Alvarez takes center stage in the main event spotlight for a homecoming affair. His matchup with fellow seasoned veteran Jeremy Stephens is Alvarez's first time competing in his native Philadelphia since a successful Bellator title defense against Roger Huerta in 2010.

UFC veterans collide at BKFC KnuckleMania V, Philadelphia's own Eddie Alvarez squaring off with Jeremy Stephens.

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