Conor McGregor Hints at UFC 'Last Dance' Fight Date in New IG Video After Knee Injury vs. Holloway
UFC fighter Conor McGregor is targeting a return to the octagon for 'International Fight Week' in 2027 following a knee injury sustained against Max Holloway. Despite McGregor's optimism about his recovery timeline, UFC president Dana White has urged caution regarding his return.
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McGregor remains one of the biggest draws in combat sports, and his potential retirement or final fight is a major event for the UFC.
33:23 Featured Video MLB Trade Deadline Buzz 👂 Home MMA Ian Maule/Getty Images MMA Conor McGregor Hints at UFC 'Last Dance' Fight Date in New IG Video After Knee Injury vs. Holloway Andrew Peters Jul 27, 2026 Conor McGregor is seemingly preparing for his final UFC fight after suffering a knee injury against Max Holloway earlier this month.
McGregor shared a video of himself training on Instagram on Monday. In the caption, he wrote, "IFW 2027 The Last Dance."
TOP NEWS Mavs Rejecting Kyrie Trade Bleacher Report Updated NBA Power Rankings 📊 Bleacher Report Madden 99 Club Revealed Bleacher Report McGregor suffered a torn ACL shortly into his fight against Holloway at UFC 329 after attempting a flying kick after the opening bell. He announced in an Instagram post that he would have surgery, adding that he planned to finish his contract with the UFC.
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