Conor McGregor has said his next battle will be his “final” bout, while offering an replace on his return from damage.
The former UFC champion fought in July after 5 years away, only to undergo a first-round damage for the second battle in a row. McGregor, who had damaged his leg against Dustin Poirier in 2021, tore his ACL and meniscus against Max Holloway this summer season – doing so with his very first kick.
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The battle was the penultimate contest on the Irishman’s UFC deal, and he instructed on Sunday that he will not renew his contract.
Conor McGregor before his rematch with Max Holloway (Getty)
Taking to X, the 38-year-old wrote, “How many views did the canelo [Alvarez] fight get? How many in attendance? Gate?” McGregor was referencing Canelo’s factors win over Christian Mbilli in a boxing title match on Saturday.
“Man I outdo ALL of these people in sales,” McGregor continued. “Majorly. EVERY SINGLE ONE. With ease. Maybe even combined. I don’t even be trying.
“I was on the same time as the World Cup semi ultimate [when I fought Holloway] and still performed all them numbers in that last bulls*** that I’ve to sit with for another few months before I return.
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“I’m going to actually try to sell the fight for my next one. My final fight. See what numbers I can generate. Keep outdoing my own records.”
McGregor has headlined the six highest-grossing UFC pay-per-views of all time, while his 2017 battle with Floyd Mayweather stays the second-highest-grossing boxing match ever.
However, McGregor has confirmed as controversial as he is profitable. Among other legal points, McGregor was discovered liable for a 2018 sexual assault, with the verdict turned in by a civil jury in 2024. The Irishman continues to deny all allegations against him, though his appeal against the verdict was unsuccessful.
McGregor virtually immediately fell to the mat against Holloway, with their bout lasting just 69 seconds (Getty)
McGregor’s last win came in 2020, when he stopped Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds. Since then, he has fought thrice, struggling a knockout by Poirier, a damaged leg in their next assembly, and his damage against Holloway.
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Holloway, whom McGregor outpointed back in 2013, has said he is open to a third conflict with “Notorious”, who has echoed that sentiment.
Last week, British boxer Conor Benn called for a battle with McGregor, writing on Instagram, “Any day of the week,” while sharing a mock-up poster that includes himself and the UFC star.
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