Israel Adesanya has publicly stated his view on which fight makes the most sense for Conor McGregor following UFC 329. Adesanya offered his take on McGregor's next move in the aftermath of the event.
Israel Adesanya has weighed in on the Conor McGregor conversation, publicly naming what he believes is the only logical next fight for the Irish star following UFC 329 on July 11.
Adesanya, the 36-year-old Nigerian middleweight who fights out of City Kickboxing, currently sits at number eight in the 185-pound rankings with a professional record of 24 wins and 6 losses. Standing six-foot-four with an 80-inch reach, the switch-stance striker known as "The Last Stylebender" has built his reputation on sharp, high-volume output, landing 4.03 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy across his career.
McGregor, meanwhile, is one of combat sports' most recognizable figures. The 37-year-old Dubliner carries a record of 22-6-0 and fights as a southpaw out of SBG Ireland. Standing five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach, "The Notorious" has historically shown even sharper striking numbers, landing 5.27 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy. Though primarily known as a striker, McGregor also averages 0.66 takedowns per 15 minutes, showing more grappling activity than many expect.
Adesanya did not hold back in sharing his opinion on where McGregor should go next following the events of UFC 329, making clear he views one specific matchup as the fight that makes sense above all others.
Why it matters
- Adesanya's public callout adds external pressure to McGregor's next booking decision
- McGregor's divisional home remains a point of discussion given his history across lightweight and welterweight
- Both men are elite strikers whose styles would generate significant commercial interest
- Any fight involving McGregor carries heavyweight promotional implications for the UFC's schedule
Saturday, July 11, 2026
