Conor McGregor teases ‘last dance’ in UFC, reveals ideal event for possible final UFC fight - MMA Fighting
UFC star Conor McGregor has announced plans for a 'last dance' fight in July 2027 following a knee injury that sidelined his comeback. He intends to fulfill his current UFC contract before exploring free agency in combat sports.
Why it matters
McGregor's potential exit from the UFC would be a major shift in the combat sports landscape, given his status as a top-tier pay-per-view draw.
Conor McGregor is plotting his final UFC fight after a freak knee injury that ended his comeback against Max Holloway at UFC 329.
Throwing his first kick in the fight, McGregor blew out his knee and now he’s been forced to undergo surgery to repair a torn ACL. On Sunday, UFC CEO Dana White said he expected McGregor to be out of action for at least a year and that timeline seems to fit perfectly for the former two-division champion as he seeks to fulfill his current contract with the promotion.
“What was to be a generational beating is now to be reset,” McGregor said on Instagram with a video showing him warming up prior to UFC 329. “IFW 2027. The Last Dance.”
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Of course, IFW references International Fight Week, which is the same card McGregor headlined in July for his rematch against Holloway.
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