Conor McGregor Wants Max Holloway For His Final UFC Fight After Knee Surgery
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Conor McGregor has made it clear that Max Holloway is the only opponent he wants for the final bout on his UFC contract. The Irish striker, who suffered a knee injury in their July rematch at UFC 329, is still in recovery after surgery on his ACL and meniscus. At a BKFC Glasgow post‑fight press conference, McGregor called the 69‑second stoppage “shocking” and “heartbreaking,” accusing Holloway of not engaging and insisting the referee end the fight.
Holloway, who has expressed willingness to meet again, left the door open for a third encounter, but the timing will hinge on McGregor’s rehabilitation. The fighter, who has been sidelined for roughly three months since the operation, said he had returned to competition within nine months after a similar injury in the past and is “on his way back.” He hinted that he might target International Fight Week in 2027, though he said an earlier return could be possible if his recovery progresses faster.
McGregor stressed that any replacement must carry “world‑level credentials.” He rejected the idea of fighting a regional or national‑level contender, insisting on a world‑champion caliber opponent. “If you’re not a world champion fighter, if you’ve not got world accolades to your name,” he said, “I want a world‑caliber fighter.” The UFC has yet to announce a date or opponent for McGregor’s next fight, leaving the Irishman’s final chapter in the Octagon still up in the air.
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