Conor McGregor has declared that Max Holloway must be his opponent for what he suggests could be his final UFC fight, while also delivering a profane warning to lower-level fighters. The Irish star made the comments in a recent interview, reiterating his desire to share the octagon with the former featherweight champion one more time.
McGregor and Holloway first met at UFC 178 in 2014, with McGregor winning by decision. Both fighters have since held UFC titles in multiple weight classes. The potential matchup has been discussed for years but never materialized due to injuries, weight issues, and scheduling conflicts.
The 38-year-old McGregor has not competed since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. Holloway, 33, remains active and recently captured the BMF title with a knockout victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 in April 2024.
