Conor McGregor Demands Max Holloway Trilogy for Final UFC Fight, Dismisses Lower-Caliber Callouts
Conor McGregor’s desire to run it back with Max Holloway for his final UFC fight appears stronger than ever.
Key points
- Imagine I just said, ‘Yay’ and jumped the fence: ‘I won.’ He doesn’t want to fcking fight.” McGregor’s explanation might raise a few eyebrows, considering he was physically compromised after attempting his opening jumping-kick sequence.
- McGregor tore his ACL and meniscus before eventually losing to Max Holloway in just 69 seconds.
- Just f*cking dust it off and redo it.” McGregor also provided an update on his rehabilitation, suggesting that he could return before the summer of 2027.
Conor McGregor Wants a Big-Name Opponent if Max Holloway Isn’t Available Speaking at the BKFC Glasgow press conference, McGregor once again made it clear that he wants a rematch with Holloway above all else.
Despite the setback, McGregor remains determined to fight out the final bout of his current UFC contract.
Additional details
- For those unaware, the Irishman underwent surgery in August and has indicated that he wants to return during International Fight Week in 2027.
- If you’re not a world champion fighter, if you’ve not got world accolades to your name, don’t utter my f*cking name.” He concluded with, “If you’re a national champion, if you’re a f*cking regional champion, if you’ve don’t f*ck all but got a few likes, go f*ck yourself.
- The Irishman finally returned to the Octagon at UFC 329 after more than 1,800 days away, but his comeback didn’t go as planned.
- I just want to go again and again.” That said, McGregor isn’t willing to entertain just anyone as a potential replacement.
- However, he left the door open to facing someone else if a rematch with Holloway doesn’t materialize.
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