Conor McGregor teases ‘last dance’ in UFC, reveals ideal event for possible final UFC fight - MMA Fighting

What the report says

MMA Fighting reported that Conor McGregor is targeting one more UFC appearance after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL suffered in his comeback fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329. According to the report, the injury occurred on McGregor’s first kick of the bout, cutting short his return at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 11, 2026.

The outlet said McGregor posted on Instagram suggesting International Fight Week 2027 as the setting for what he called “The Last Dance,” framing it as a reset after the injury. UFC CEO Dana White said Sunday that he expected McGregor to be sidelined for at least a year, a timeline that would broadly align with a July 2027 return if McGregor’s recovery and training proceed as hoped.

MMA Fighting noted that McGregor has one fight remaining on his UFC contract and has indicated he intends to complete that obligation before considering other opportunities. The report said potential post-UFC options could include boxing or Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where McGregor is a part owner, though no future deal or opponent has been announced.

A rebooking with Holloway remains uncertain. MMA Fighting reported that McGregor has pushed for the matchup to happen again, but UFC officials have not committed, in part because holding Holloway for a year would affect the former featherweight champion’s own activity. The situation matters because McGregor remains one of the sport’s biggest draws, and his next fight could be both a major UFC event and a pivotal moment for his career after the promotion.