Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has officially named his next opponent. The Irish superstar is insisting on an immediate third fight against American Max Holloway, despite a recent crushing defeat.
According to Sport RBC.UA, citing a statement by the fighter published on the BJ Penn portal, McGregor is determined to have a trilogy. After the Irishman lost to Holloway by technical knockout at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, the question of his future in the octagon became one of the most discussed topics in the MMA world.
Categorical Answer to Fans
The fighter has only one fight left on his current contract with the promotion, making the choice of the next opponent critically important. On social media, fans suggested options for Conor against Michael Chandler or Dustin Poirier. However, the Irishman gave a tough and unambiguous answer.
"It has to be Holloway. I rushed the rematch, but that's because I was out of action for a long time. In the next fight, I will fix everything. That's how I'm feeling," McGregor emphasized.
The Shadow of a Catastrophic Return
Reminders of McGregor's last fight do not allow one to forget its catastrophic ending. The loud return to the octagon lasted just over a minute and was stopped due to a serious leg injury to the Irishman. The situation was so serious that McGregor even demanded to cancel the result of the match and declare it a no-contest.
Now, the potential third fight is seen as decisive in the long-standing rivalry between the two former champions. While Conor confidently states that he has learned from all the mistakes caused by excessive haste, fans must wait for the UFC management's decision and the official recovery timeline for the fighter after his injury.
