Conor McGregor confirmed he will not retire after his fight with Max Holloway. He has one more bout on his UFC contract, after which he is considering fighting in Jake Paul's promotion or facing Paul in a boxing match.
Conor McGregor has stated publicly that he intends to fight on beyond his upcoming bout with Max Holloway, ruling out retirement and signaling that his time inside the Octagon — and potentially elsewhere — is far from over.
McGregor, 37, carries a 22-6 record into the matchup with Holloway. The Irishman, who trains out of SBG Ireland, is a southpaw standing five-foot-nine with a notably long 74-inch reach. He lands 5.32 significant strikes per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate, and has shown more versatility on the ground than his reputation might suggest, averaging 0.67 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career. After the Holloway fight, he has one bout remaining on his current UFC contract, and he has indicated he is weighing options that could include fighting under Jake Paul's promotional banner or meeting Paul himself in a boxing match.
Standing across from him will be Max Holloway, 34, out of Honolulu, Hawaii. Currently ranked fourth in the lightweight division and ninth pound-for-pound, Holloway owns a 27-9 record and trains with Gracie Technics. The orthodox striker stands five-foot-eleven with a 69-inch reach and is one of the most prolific volume strikers in UFC history, landing 7.2 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- McGregor's post-UFC plans add significant weight to the outcome, making this a potential farewell Octagon appearance depending on negotiations.
- A win or strong performance by either fighter would carry major leverage heading into free agency or cross-promotional discussions.
- The stylistic contrast is sharp: Holloway's relentless volume against McGregor's southpaw power and longer reach sets up a compelling stand-up confrontation.
- Holloway's top-five lightweight ranking and pound-for-pound status mean divisional implications remain relevant regardless of what McGregor does afterward.
