Conor McGregor says he wants Max Holloway to be his final fight under his current UFC contract as he continues recovery after knee surgery. The outlets report that McGregor’s return is expected to follow treatment for a knee injury and that the Holloway matchup is viewed as his preferred end-of-contract bout.
The context across reports includes their prior meeting, described as a July rematch that ended early due to a knee injury, and McGregor’s rehabilitation as he works toward a return in the coming years. Several sources also reference the circumstances of Holloway being awarded a first-round TKO when McGregor tore his right ACL and meniscus during an attempted jumping kick at UFC 329.
Coverage differences mainly relate to how much detail each outlet provides about the injury and McGregor’s stated requirements for any replacement opponent. One outlet emphasizes the “final fight has to be” framing toward Holloway, while others foreground McGregor’s preference and his conditions for a last bout, including references to world-level credentials.
