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Conor McGregor calls his shot for final UFC fight: ‘It has to be Holloway’

Conor McGregor has one fight left on his UFC contract, and he wants it to be against Max Holloway. McGregor and Holloway fought back in July, or were supposed to fight before McGregor blew his knee out on the first…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 4:00 PM
Conor McGregor calls his shot for final UFC fight: ‘It has to be Holloway’
Key Things to Know
  • Conor McGregor wants to fight Max Holloway for the final bout on his UFC contract.
  • McGregor stated he is three months post-surgery for a knee injury suffered against Holloway.
  • The former champion is targeting a potential return within nine months, ahead of summer.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Conor McGregor announced that he wants his final UFC fight to be against Max Holloway after their scheduled bout ended prematurely due to a knee injury. Speaking at a BKFC Glasgow post-event press conference, McGregor emphasized his desire to run the fight back for the last bout remaining on his UFC contract.

McGregor revealed he is three months post-surgery and targeting a return to action before next summer. While he insisted Holloway is his preferred opponent, he noted he would consider other options provided they are world-caliber fighters with recognized championship accolades.

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