Conor McGregor calls for ‘Last Dance’ rematch with Max Holloway in 2027
Conor McGregor is pursuing a 2027 'Last Dance' rematch against Max Holloway while concurrently disputing the outcome of his most recent fight.
The story so far
2027 is the target year proposed by Conor McGregor for a final UFC appearance against Max Holloway. This proposal follows his ongoing recovery from a knee injury and his active efforts to have a previous match declared a no contest.
McGregor has publicly attributed his recent injury to the presence of dry ice on the Octagon floor, according to Bloody Elbow. While ESPN and The Guardian confirm his call for the 2027 bout, the situation is complicated by his unresolved challenges regarding past fight results.
Coverage does not yet specify whether the UFC has acknowledged the request or validated the claims regarding the Octagon conditions. The status of his professional licensing and specific event details for the suggested rematch have not been finalized.
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The reporting (5)
- Conor McGregor calls for third UFC fight against Max Holloway in 2027 Al Jazeera · 3h ago
- Conor McGregor shifts injury blame to 'dry ice on Octagon floor' as he continues 'no contest' calls Bloody Elbow · 3h ago
- Conor McGregor teases date and event for 'last dance' UFC fight amid knee recovery Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Conor McGregor calls for 2027 'Last Dance' vs. Max Holloway ESPN · 3h ago
- Conor McGregor calls for ‘Last Dance’ rematch with Max Holloway in 2027 The Guardian · 3h ago broke it first
The obvious questions
Who is the targeted opponent for the potential 2027 fight?
Conor McGregor has called for a rematch against Max Holloway.
Why does McGregor claim his previous fight should be a no contest?
He cites the presence of dry ice on the Octagon floor as a contributing factor to his injury.
Has a specific date been confirmed for the rematch?
No, coverage identifies 2027 as the targeted year, but specific dates and event details remain unconfirmed.
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