Dana White responds to Conor McGregor saying his final UFC fight ‘has to be’ against Max Holloway
UFC CEO Dana White has dismissed Conor McGregor's request for a rematch against Max Holloway following McGregor's injury at UFC 329. White emphasized that McGregor's recovery timeline makes scheduling such a fight impossible at this time.
Why it matters
The response clarifies the UFC's stance on fighter scheduling and injury management for high-profile athletes.
Conor McGregor still has to undergo surgery for his injured leg after his comeback at UFC 329 ended in disaster but that didn’t stop him from already looking forward to his next return to action.
On Friday, McGregor answered questions from fans on social media and despite the time off he’ll need to recover, the former two-division UFC champion made it clear that there’s only one opponent on his mind.
“It has to be Holloway,” McGregor wrote.
Of course, McGregor’s desire to settle that unfinished business is understandable considering the first kick he threw in the fight ended with him blowing out his knee. The fight lasted just 66 seconds and McGregor already stated that he believes the result should be changed to a no-contest.
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