Conor McGregor calls for third UFC fight against Max Holloway in 2027

Star fighter wants another chance to take on Holloway after he sustained a knee injury at UFC 329 on July 11.Published On 28 Jul 202628 Jul 2026Conor McGregor has laid out ‌a long-term plan, seeking a ⁠rematch of ⁠his recent loss to Max Holloway in what would be the final bout of his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) deal.In ⁠an Instagram post that references the UFC’s International Fight Week next July, McGregor wrote on Monday, “What was to be ⁠a generational beating is now to be reset. IFW 2027. The Last Dance.”Should McGregor oppose Holloway again, it would be the pair’s third matchup.In a welterweight fight at UFC ‌329 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 11, Holloway (28-9) won by technical knockout in just 69 seconds after McGregor (22-7) hurt his right knee on an early kick.The two fighters also squared off in August 2013, when McGregor won by unanimous decision.McGregor, 38, is ⁠due to have his torn anterior ⁠cruciate ligament surgically repaired, which likely explains the long wait for the rematch.Even though the Irish fighter recently posted an Instagram video showing him going through leg ⁠exercises, UFC president Dana White said on Sunday of McGregor, “Conor McGregor’s out...