Conor McGregor plans final UFC fight after knee surgery setback
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:22 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Conor McGregor is targeting a July 2027 return to the UFC after suffering a knee injury during his fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026. McGregor blew out his knee while throwing a kick, requiring surgery to repair a torn ACL. UFC CEO Dana White stated that McGregor would be out for at least a year. McGregor hopes to fulfill his UFC contract and potentially rebook the Holloway fight, although UFC officials have not confirmed any plans, given his recovery timeline.
- •McGregor injured his knee during UFC 329 against Holloway.
- •He is expected to be sidelined for at least a year.
- •Plans to fight during International Fight Week in July 2027.
- •McGregor could explore options outside the UFC post-contract.
- •UFC officials haven't committed to a rebooked fight with Holloway.
- 2:26 PMThe Guardian Sport — Conor McGregor calls for ‘Last Dance’ rematch with Max Holloway in 2027
- 3:19 AMESPN — McGregor calls for 2027 'Last Dance' vs. Holloway
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — One more? Conor McGregor teases his ‘Last Dance’ after UFC 329 disaster
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor targets summer 2027 'last dance' UFC fight against Max Holloway amid knee recovery
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor teases final fight UFC fight next summer
- 8:23 PMMMA Fighting — Conor McGregor teases ‘last dance’ in UFC, reveals ideal event for possible final UFC fight - MMA Fighting
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor teases ‘last dance’ in UFC, reveals ideal event for possible final UFC fight
"Irishman’s UFC return v Holloway ended after 69 seconds McGregor tore ACL in fight and is out for lengthy spell Conor McGregor is seeking a rematch of his recent loss to Max Holloway in what would be the final bout of his UFC deal. In an Instagram post Monday that references the UFC’s International Fight Week next July, McGregor wrote, “What was to be a generational beating is now to be reset. IFW 2027. The Last Dance.” Continue reading...
"Is the end coming? It has been just over two weeks since former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) two-division champion Conor McGregor inally returned to competition against Max Holloway at UFC 329. Unfortunately, his highly-anticipated comeback lasted just 69 seconds, as McGregor injured his knee in “Sin City” and was unable to continue (watch it). It […]
"Conor McGregor called for the final fight of his UFC contract to take place during the promotion's International Fight Week next summer in Las Vegas.
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 28, 2026, 2:26 PMConor McGregor calls for ‘Last Dance’ rematch with Max Holloway in 2027
Irishman’s UFC return v Holloway ended after 69 seconds McGregor tore ACL in fight and is out for lengthy spell Conor McGregor is seeking a rematch of his recent loss to Max Holloway in what would be the final bout of his UFC deal. In an Instagram post Monday that references the UFC’s International Fight Week next July, McGregor wrote, “What was to be a generational beating is now to be reset. IFW 2027. The Last Dance.” Continue reading...
- ESPNJul 28, 2026, 3:19 AMMcGregor calls for 2027 'Last Dance' vs. Holloway
Conor McGregor called for the final fight of his UFC contract to take place during the promotion's International Fight Week next summer in Las Vegas.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 10:38 PMOne more? Conor McGregor teases his ‘Last Dance’ after UFC 329 disaster
Is the end coming? It has been just over two weeks since former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) two-division champion Conor McGregor inally returned to competition against Max Holloway at UFC 329. Unfortunately, his highly-anticipated comeback lasted just 69 seconds, as McGregor injured his knee in “Sin City” and was unable to continue (watch it). It […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 9:13 PMConor McGregor targets summer 2027 'last dance' UFC fight against Max Holloway amid knee recovery
Conor McGregor officially has a clear picture for his UFC return timeline.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 9:10 PMConor McGregor teases final fight UFC fight next summer
Conor McGregor appears to be planning to make one final walk to the UFC's octagon.
- MMA FightingJul 27, 2026, 8:23 PMConor McGregor teases ‘last dance’ in UFC, reveals ideal event for possible final UFC fight - MMA Fighting
Conor McGregor is planning to end his UFC career with one more fight after he recovers from knee surgery.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 8:22 PMConor McGregor teases ‘last dance’ in UFC, reveals ideal event for possible final UFC fight
Conor McGregor sounds confident that he’ll be back sooner than later
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