Conor McGregor has called for a "Last Dance" trilogy fight against BMF champion Max Holloway, targeting a return to the Octagon in 2027 in what the Irish superstar is framing as the final chapter of his combat sports career. The callout, made across McGregor's social media platforms, immediately ignited speculation about one of the biggest possible fights the UFC can still make.
McGregor vs Holloway | A Rivalry 14 Years in the Making
McGregor and Holloway first met in 2013, when both were rising prospects on the UFC roster. McGregor won that fight by unanimous decision, controlling the striking exchanges and showcasing the precision that would soon make him the biggest star in the sport. Holloway, then just 21 years old, absorbed the loss and used it as fuel for one of the greatest runs in featherweight history, eventually capturing the undisputed title and establishing himself as one of the most respected fighters on the roster.
The rematch, years later, saw Holloway even the score with a dominant performance that underscored how far both men had traveled since their first meeting. A trilogy fight would settle the rivalry definitively, and McGregor's framing of it as his "Last Dance" adds a layer of finality that the UFC's promotional machine would almost certainly embrace.
McGregor Last Dance | The Final Chapter
McGregor's use of the "Last Dance" branding is deliberate. Borrowing from Michael Jordan's iconic documentary about his final championship season with the Chicago Bulls, McGregor is positioning the Holloway fight as the closing statement of a career that transformed mixed martial arts. No fighter in UFC history has generated the level of mainstream attention and pay-per-view revenue that McGregor has, and a properly promoted farewell fight against a respected champion like Holloway would be among the biggest events the sport has ever produced.
The UFC has not yet commented on McGregor's callout, and no official negotiations have been confirmed. Holloway, for his part, has not responded publicly. But the matchup makes sense on every level: a trilogy fight between two of the most recognizable names in the sport, with a built-in narrative arc spanning more than a decade, and the added weight of McGregor's stated intention to make it his final walk to the Octagon.
What Comes Next
Whether the UFC moves to book the fight will depend on McGregor's readiness to compete and Holloway's willingness to accept the matchup. McGregor has been vocal about wanting to return to competition, and targeting 2027 gives both fighters and the promotion ample time to build the event. If it happens, it will be the biggest fight the UFC can make, and it will close the book on the most consequential career in the history of the sport.
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