Dana White responds to Conor McGregor saying his final UFC fight ‘has to be’ against Max Holloway
UFC CEO Dana White has rejected Conor McGregor's desire for a trilogy fight against Max Holloway as his final career bout.
📍 How it ended
Conor McGregor stated that his final UFC fight had to be against Max Holloway. Dana White responded by nixing those plans and refusing to entertain a trilogy fight between the two.
Epilogue added 58d ago, after coverage quieted.
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- Primary Driver: UFC CEO Dana White has rejected Conor McGregor's desire for a trilogy fight against Max Holloway as his final career bout.
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Conor McGregor has stated that his final UFC fight needs to be against Max Holloway. However, UFC CEO Dana White is not entertaining the idea of a trilogy fight between the two athletes.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports, MMA Mania, and MMA Fighting emphasizes White's decision to nix McGregor's plans. Additionally, Sports Illustrated reports that Jon Jones has a different perspective on McGregor.
Future developments depend on whether McGregor pursues other opponents or if White changes his stance on the Holloway matchup.
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Quick answers
What fight does Conor McGregor want for his finale?
McGregor stated his final UFC fight has to be against Max Holloway.
How did Dana White respond to the request?
White is not entertaining the trilogy fight and has nixed McGregor's plans.
Who else has commented on McGregor?
Jon Jones has shared a different take on McGregor, according to Sports Illustrated.
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