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sports28 days ago•1 min saved

McGregor eyes 'Last Dance' rematch with Holloway for 2027 UFC finale

Conor McGregor floated a third fight with Max Holloway as a potential 2027 'Last Dance' rematch to cap his UFC deal, hinting at a bout during International Fight Week; Holloway defeated McGregor by a 69-second TKO in their July meeting, and McGregor is sidelined for ACL rehabilitation after a rough run that has seen him lose four of his last five, with UFC president Dana White saying he’ll be out about a year. The two previously met in 2013, a bout McGregor won by decision.

via The Guardian|

#conor-mcgregor #international-fight-week #max-holloway

sports29 days ago•1 min saved

McGregor Hints at Final UFC Run With 2027 Return Plan

Conor McGregor signaled this could be his last UFC run after tearing his ACL early in UFC 329 against Max Holloway; he plans knee surgery, rehab, and a return at International Fight Week next year, aiming for the final fight of his UFC contract. Dana White cautioned that any return talk will come later as he recovers, while McGregor says regenerative medicine could help him be back by next summer despite not winning since 2020.

via Bleacher Report|

#acl-injury #conor-mcgregor #final-fight

sports29 days ago•1 min saved

McGregor Targets Final UFC Chapter at International Fight Week 2027

After knee surgery and a three-fight skid, Conor McGregor says he plans one last UFC fight, aiming for International Fight Week 2027 as his final appearance.

via MMA Junkie|

#conor-mcgregor #international-fight-week #mma

sports29 days ago•2 min saved

McGregor targets 'Last Dance' comeback during IFW 2027

Conor McGregor says he plans to return during International Fight Week 2027, roughly a year after suffering a torn ACL in his comeback bout with Max Holloway at UFC 329. He posted a video hinting at 'IFW 2027 The Last Dance' as he prepares for surgery, with the comeback expected around late June/early July during IFW.

via Bloody Elbow|

#conor-mcgregor #injury #international-fight-week

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

McGregor Returns for Holloway Rematch at UFC 329

Conor McGregor will return to UFC competition for the first time since 2021, signing for a rematch against Max Holloway to headline UFC 329 during Las Vegas' International Fight Week.

via UFC.com|

#conor-mcgregor #international-fight-week #las-vegas

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Makhachev targets July comeback to headline UFC Vegas card

Islam Makhachev is set to return in July to headline UFC's International Fight Week in Las Vegas, with a No. 1 contender bout planned for the summer. A fight with Ilia Topuria was discussed but ultimately not pursued due to negotiations, and the UFC is expected to announce the July opponent soon.

via MMA Mania|

#ilia-topuria #international-fight-week #islam-makhachev

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

McGregor laments White House shift as UFC targets July showdown

Conor McGregor says the UFC’s cancellation of his intended White House bout with Michael Chandler and relocation to International Fight Week is heart-breaking, with a potential big July fight still on the table as Dana White prepares to announce the card.

via Bloody Elbow|

#conor-mcgregor #international-fight-week #michael-chandler

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

UFC 317 Star Fired for 10lbs Overweight at Fight Week

A scheduled UFC fight at UFC 317 was canceled after middleweight Christopher Ewert was 10 pounds overweight and was subsequently released by the UFC, leading to the removal of his bout from the event.

via Bloody Elbow|

#cancelled-fight #firing #international-fight-week

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"Michael Chandler's Bold Prediction: Conor McGregor's Career-Ending Fight"

Michael Chandler confirms that he will face Conor McGregor at International Fight Week, with the fight potentially taking place at 185 pounds. Chandler believes McGregor wants to continue the narrative of being bigger than he is and is not concerned about the weight class. He aims to finish McGregor within the first two rounds and potentially end his career, expressing a desire for an epic battle and to separate McGregor from consciousness inside the octagon.

via MMA Fighting|

#conor-mcgregor #international-fight-week #michael-chandler

sports3 years ago•0 min saved

"UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez - Results, Interviews, Highlights, and More"

UFC 290, part of International Fight Week, featured a main event bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez. In other news, UFC President Dana White announced that Jon Jones will defend his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic in New York City on November 11 for UFC 295. Additionally, there is an exclusive interview with Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya discussing his career inside and outside of the Octagon.

via UFC|

#international-fight-week #jon-jones #sports