Max Holloway aims for Conor McGregor trilogy, targeting 2027 return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Max Holloway expressed his desire for a trilogy against Conor McGregor following their UFC 329 bout on July 12, 2026. The fight ended in controversy after McGregor injured his knee just 69 seconds in. Holloway stated he is willing to wait until 2027 for a rematch, indicating a focus on family after his recent fights. He questioned McGregor's readiness for the bout, referencing McGregor's calm demeanor before the fight and expressing a wish to see McGregor's performance at welterweight, as claimed by McGregor ahead of their matchup.
- •Holloway fought McGregor at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.
- •McGregor suffered a knee injury shortly after the fight began.
- •Holloway wants a tiebreaker after their fights are now tied at 1-1.
- •Holloway plans to return to the octagon in 2027.
- •Questions arose regarding McGregor's fitness leading into the fight.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Max Holloway wants Conor McGregor trilogy, willing to wait until 2027
"Max Holloway has no problem waiting for a Conor McGregor trilogy.
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