Conor McGregor’s comeback lasted just 69 seconds, but the discussion didn’t end when the fight was stopped. The biggest question now is simple: will there be a rematch?
Nothing has been announced yet. Still, because the fight ended with an injury instead of a clear sporting result, another meeting remains a realistic option.
Holloway Is Open to It
Max Holloway didn’t rule out another fight.
After the event, he said he would be happy to face McGregor again once he’s healthy. In his view, nobody wants a rivalry to end after just over a minute because of an injury.
His team has taken a similar stance. They’re in no rush, but if McGregor returns at full strength, they’re willing to revisit the matchup.
How Long Could Recovery Take?
The exact diagnosis hasn’t been made public yet.
If the injury turns out to be moderate, recovery could take around six to nine months. If surgery is needed or multiple ligaments are damaged, rehabilitation could last a year or longer.
Until doctors complete their evaluation, every timeline remains an estimate.
What About McGregor?
McGregor has given no indication that he’s ready to retire.
Before the fight, he repeatedly said he wanted to become an active fighter again and believed he still had unfinished business inside the Octagon.
People close to him expect he’ll try to return rather than allow an injury to become the final chapter of his career.
How Likely Is a Rematch?
Several things have to happen first.
McGregor has to recover completely.
He has to get through another full training camp without setbacks.
And the UFC has to decide that the fight still makes sense.
Considering how this one ended, there is a strong argument that fans never got the fight they paid to see. That alone keeps the possibility of a rematch alive.
Verdict
Right now, a rematch is possible, but it won’t happen soon.
The earliest realistic window would likely be sometime in 2027, assuming McGregor makes a full recovery.
The interest is there.
Holloway isn’t against it.
Now everything depends on one thing: whether McGregor can get healthy enough to fight again.