Conor McGregor: ‘It has to be Max Holloway’ for final UFC fight, issues profane warning to lower level fighters
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Conor McGregor is recovering from knee surgery after a July rematch with Max Holloway ended abruptly due to his injury, with plans to return to fighting possibly as early as 2027 or sooner if his recovery goes well.
- McGregor expressed a strong desire to have a rematch with Holloway, criticizing Holloway's performance in their last fight and insisting the fight "has to be Holloway."
- Holloway has shown openness to a rematch, but the timing remains uncertain, with McGregor aiming to fulfill the final fight on his UFC contract before becoming a free agent.
- McGregor emphasized that any opponent he faces must have world championship credentials, dismissing challengers without significant accolades or status.
- He is confident in his recovery timeline, noting previous comebacks from similar injuries within nine months and expressing eagerness to return to competition.
