McGregor On Holloway For Final UFC Fight

Conor McGregor wants Max Holloway for his final UFC fight.

The Irish star, three months removed from knee surgery following his disastrous July rematch with Holloway that ended on the opening kick, told media at a BKFC Glasgow press conference that no other matchup interests him. "It has to be Holloway," McGregor said, per MMA Fighting. "Just do the thing again."

McGregor Targets Pre-Summer Return

McGregor expects to be cleared for action before summer 2027, nine months after the procedure. He suffered the same injury earlier in his career and returned in that window. According to MMA Mania, he also dismissed lower-tier callouts with a warning to fighters without championship credentials. "If you're not a world champion fighter, if you've not got world accolades to your name, don't even utter my name," he said.

Holloway has publicly stated he would accept a third meeting with McGregor, though timing remains the question. McGregor initially targeted International Fight Week 2027 for his comeback but now suggests he could return sooner depending on how his knee heals.

The bout would fulfill the last fight on McGregor's UFC contract before he reaches free agency. McGregor has said his post-UFC career will take place in the bare-knuckle boxing promotion he co-owns.

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Original reporting:

• mmafighting.com — Conor McGregor: ‘It has to be Max Holloway’ for final UFC fight, issues profane warning to lower level fighters | MMA Fighting
• mmamania.com — McGregor calls his shot for final UFC fight: ‘It has to be Holloway’ | MMA Mania