McGregor says final UFC fight ‘has to be’ against Holloway

Conor McGregor insists a rematch with Max Holloway should be his final fight on his current UFC contract, following their July bout that lasted just 69 seconds. The Irish fighter, 38, said at the BKFC Glasgow post-fight press conference that settling the series with Holloway remains his preferred option. McGregor claimed Holloway, who won a first-round TKO at UFC 329 on July 11 after McGregor injured his knee, should "do the f---ing thing again."

The pair have both won their previous encounters - McGregor by unanimous decision in August 2013 despite tearing his ACL, and Holloway in their July rematch. McGregor, who has previously suggested International Fight Week in 2027 as a target, believes he could return before next summer and has already begun rehabilitation. If Holloway is unavailable, McGregor would consider another opponent, but only someone with championship credentials or comparable accomplishments.