UFC chief says Conor McGregor's next fight remains uncertain after injury
UFC CEO Dana White said the organization will not discuss a potential trilogy bout with Max Holloway until Conor McGregor completes knee surgery and rehabilitation.
Conor McGregor suffered a knee injury early in his UFC 329 rematch with Max Holloway, ending the bout after 69 seconds. The event set a record for gate revenue, but the premature stoppage left many ticket-holders and bettors dissatisfied.
McGregor has expressed interest in a third fight with Holloway, but UFC president Dana White said the promotion is not planning any further discussions until the Irish fighter finishes surgery and physical therapy. > "Conor still has to have knee surgery and go through everything he's going to have to go through," White told Spinnin Backfist. He added that he does not consider McGregor's next opponent or timeline until the athlete is cleared to train full-time.
The organization had previously targeted an April 2027 return for McGregor, but the injury makes that schedule uncertain. White indicated that once McGregor confirms his recovery, UFC will evaluate possible match-ups.