The era of Conor McGregor appears to be far from over. The former two-division UFC champion has officially confirmed his intention to return to the octagon for the long-awaited rematch against Max Holloway. The 38-year-old Irishman has named the exact date for his return: summer 2027, as part of the prestigious International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
The decision to continue his career was announced via the fighter's official Instagram page, as reported by Sport RBC.UA. This statement comes in the wake of a heavy defeat at UFC 329, held on July 11. In the main event of the evening in the welterweight division, McGregor suffered a knee injury (torn ACL) literally in the first seconds of the fight, following his own low kick. The bout was stopped by technical knockout in the first round.
The Last Dance: Plans for a Trilogy
Despite the need for surgery and upcoming long-term rehabilitation, the Irishman's fighting spirit remains unbroken. In his message, McGregor wrote: "What was supposed to be a generational beating must now be rebooted. International Fight Week 2027. The Last Dance."
The head-to-head record between these MMA legends remains tied at 1-1. Their first encounter took place back in 2013 and ended with Conor winning by judges' decision. The second fight, held in July 2026, went to the American. Thus, the upcoming bout will be a trilogy capable of finally putting all the dots over the "i" in their rivalry.
Max Holloway has already reacted to his opponent's statement, confirming his willingness to wait for McGregor's recovery. The American fighter is also interested in concluding the story of their rivalry.
Career Future and Conflict Background
This potential fight could be a decisive factor for McGregor's future in the UFC. After the trilogy concludes, the Irishman could either continue his partnership with the organization or consider offers from other promotions.
It is worth noting that immediately after the injury, McGregor expressed dissatisfaction, demanding to annul the result of the fight with Holloway and return the funds wagered on the outcome. However, he has now focused on preparing for a new challenge, confirming his intention to fight at least one more time in the octagon.
