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Dana White responds to Conor McGregor saying his final UFC fight ‘has to be’ against Max Holloway

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Dana White responds to Conor McGregor saying his final UFC fight ‘has to be’ against Max Holloway

Conor McGregor still has to undergo surgery for his injured leg after his comeback at UFC 329 ended in disaster but that didn't stop him from already looking forward to his next return to action.

“It has to be Holloway,†McGregor wrote.

Of course, McGregor's desire to settle that unfinished business is understandable considering the first kick he threw in the fight ended with him blowing out his knee. The fight lasted just 66 seconds and McGregor already stated that he believes the result should be changed to a no-contest.

But McGregor's wishes may not be granted because it's just impossible to predict when he'll be coming back to compete again and Holloway can't just sit around waiting forever.

“Not even thinking about it,†UFC CEO Dana White told Spinnin Backfist on Friday when asked about McGregor's request. “Conor still has to have knee surgery and go through everything he's going to have to go through. I understand he's very unhappy with the way shit played out but you're a human being, you're older, you haven't fought in five years and Father Time is undefeated.

“So who the f*ck knows what's going to happen with Max over the next year and what's going to happen with Conor over the next year?

Holloway already expressed interest in a third fight against McGregor but he obviously walked away unscathed and it's highly unlikely he'll just stay sidelined until the Irish superstar is ready to go again.

If McGregor tore his ACL, he's likely looking at anywhere from 9 to 12 months of recovery but there's still no word on exactly how much damage he sustained in that fight at UFC 329. That's why White doesn't want to make any promises until McGregor is healthy again and tells the UFC he's ready to go.

“I don't even think about that type of stuff until it becomes a reality,†White said. “When Conor reaches out and says ‘I finished all my physical therapy, I'm in a good place, they told me I can train full time now,' we'll start thinking about what's next.â€

Outside of the fight itself, White also admitted he hasn't put too much thought in the kind of promotion the UFC would use to build anticipation towards McGregor's eventual return.

McGregor's comeback at UFC 329 already produced higher viewership numbers than the UFC White House card but the disappointing way his fight ended might make some fans stay away from his next fight.

But White won't even begin to speculate what the UFC plans to do with McGregor until he's healthy and ready to fight again.

For his part, McGregor definitely plans to compete again and he's also celebrated that his next fight serves as the final bout on his current UFC contract.

“I don't know,†White said about McGregor's future. “I'm not even thinking about any of that stuff. It's so long and so far away, it doesn't matter.â€

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Court McGee at peace with UFC farewell: ‘OK is good enough for me’

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Court McGee at peace with UFC farewell: ‘OK is good enough for me’
Court
McGee is proud of his final
Ultimate Fighting Championship appearance.

McGee's final bout came against Eric Nolan
at UFC
332 on Oct. 3 in front of his home fans in Salt Lake City. He
suffered a third-round technical knockout loss after a hard-fought
battle and subsequently laid down his gloves inside the Octagon to
mark the end of his UFC career.

Court McGee reflects on his final UFC fight after 16 years in
the promotion

McGee released a statement addressing his retirement. He is proud
of his final UFC fight despite the loss. After 16 years in the UFC,
McGee said he finally took it all in leading up to his farewell
bout. “The Crusher†also paid tribute to 13 coaches and training
partners he lost along the way.

“Saturday night was my last fight in the UFC,†McGee posted on X.
“16 years. 29 fights, including my time in the Ultimate Fighter
house. One hell of a journey. I didn't get my hand raised, but I'm
incredibly proud of my performance, proud of my opponent, and
genuinely happy for him. For the first time, I was able to slow
down and truly experience it all—the weeks leading up to the fight,
fight week, the walk to the Octagon, and everyone who's been beside
me through the highs and lows. Including the 13 coaches and
training partners we've lost. RIP. I gave this sport everything I
had. Sometimes my best was great. Sometimes it was just okay.
Saturday night, I was okay—and okay is good enough for me. I'm
grateful for the wins, the losses, the lessons, the people, and
every damn moment in between. What a journey. Thank you.â€

McGee (22-15) won Season 11 of “The Ultimate Fighter†in 2010,
earning a UFC contract. He overcame addiction before beginning his
professional mixed martial arts career.

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Dustin Poirier admits he helped teammate cheat scale to make weight

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Dustin Poirier admits he helped teammate cheat scale to make weight
Dustin
Poirier will do whatever it takes to help his teammates.

Poirier recently recalled an incident in which he helped a teammate
make weight illegally. Poirier's friend was over the weight limit
for a fight in Mississippi, and the former
Ultimate Fighting Championship interim titleholder resorted to
manipulating the scale to help him.

Dustin Poirier details how he lifted an overweight teammate
during a Mississippi weigh-in

Fighters shed every bit of clothing and stand behind a towel when
they're close to the weight limit. Poirier stood behind the towel
with his teammate while everyone else was on the other side. “The
Diamond†claims he slightly lifted his friend so that he made
weight.

“One time one of my buddies was fighting in Mississippi,†Poirier
said on the “Deep Waters†podcast. “And they had the towel out, he
was naked, he was over [the weight limit]. I was behind the towel
with him. Everybody was in front. I grabbed a handful of hairy man
*ss cheeks and I lifted him up a little bit, got him on
weight.â€

Poirier (30-10) hung up his gloves after losing to Max
Holloway last year. He has since admitted that he misses
fighting and hasn't entirely ruled out a return.

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Dustin Poirier admits he helped teammate cheat scale to make weight

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Dustin Poirier admits he helped teammate cheat scale to make weight
Dustin
Poirier will do whatever it takes to help his teammates.

Poirier recently recalled an incident in which he helped a teammate
make weight illegally. Poirier's friend was over the weight limit
for a fight in Mississippi, and the former
Ultimate Fighting Championship interim titleholder resorted to
manipulating the scale to help him.

Dustin Poirier details how he lifted an overweight teammate
during a Mississippi weigh-in

Fighters shed every bit of clothing and stand behind a towel when
they're close to the weight limit. Poirier stood behind the towel
with his teammate while everyone else was on the other side. “The
Diamond†claims he slightly lifted his friend so that he made
weight.

“One time one of my buddies was fighting in Mississippi,†Poirier
said on the “Deep Waters†podcast. “And they had the towel out, he
was naked, he was over [the weight limit]. I was behind the towel
with him. Everybody was in front. I grabbed a handful of hairy man
*ss cheeks and I lifted him up a little bit, got him on
weight.â€

Poirier (30-10) hung up his gloves after losing to Max
Holloway last year. He has since admitted that he misses
fighting and hasn't entirely ruled out a return.

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