A latest UFC Corridor of Fame inductee thinks Conor McGregor may have at the least yet one more battle after struggling one other setback.
McGregor suffered ACL and meniscus accidents in his extremely anticipated return at UFC 329. His rematch with Max Holloway solely went 9 seconds previous the one-minute mark. It was the “Infamous” one’s proper knee that gave out after touchdown awkwardly off a leaping kick try. McGregor additionally claimed that the dry ice from the fog machine throughout his walkout made the canvas slippery.
Whereas some have been skeptical over whether or not or not McGregor can be making his return, the previous two-division champion insists his “final dance” can be going down in 2027. Chatting with MMAJunkie.com, ex-UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman believes McGregor doesn’t wish to finish his profession on the disappointing harm.
“It was such a letdown, the air simply bought stolen out of that constructing,” Weidman recalled. “We did the desk present and I couldn’t even speak anymore. … He’s not going out like that. He’s combating once more, for certain. Will we be as excited it believing that Conor can nonetheless do these superb, classic issues he’s executed previously? I don’t suppose we’re going to be bought like we have been this time, however I believe a lo of individuals are going to be excited and I believe he’s coming again.”
McGregor has mentioned he needs a trilogy bout with Holloway as soon as he totally recovers from his knee harm. The Irish megastar thinks he could make it again contained in the Octagon in the summertime of subsequent 12 months. Holloway figures to have at the least yet one more battle earlier than McGregor is ready to return. Whether or not or not the UFC brass will see worth in McGregor vs. Holloway 3 by that point stays to be seen.
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