Conor McGregor’s manager has provided insight into the former UFC double champion’s plans for his career following his anticipated July fight against Max Holloway.
After a five-year hiatus, McGregor is scheduled to make his octagon return at UFC 329, headlining the event in a five-round welterweight rematch with Holloway.
It is understood that McGregor will likely have one fight remaining on his current contract after facing Holloway. However, with the UFC’s recent deal with Paramount, clarity on whether the Dubliner has signed a new multi-fight agreement remains elusive. Nevertheless, McGregor has indicated that the UFC presented him with a favorable and financially rewarding offer, which has reignited his motivation. During a recent discussion about the Holloway rematch, he stated:
“I’ve got a great deal off the UFC. They honored me, finally.”
Manager Confident in McGregor’s Desire for Activity
Conor McGregor’s manager, Audie Attar, expressed strong confidence that “The Notorious” intends to maintain an active fighting schedule after his UFC 329 bout with Max Holloway. Attar emphasized that this marks a new phase for McGregor, stating that the fighter is not planning to wait another year for his subsequent fight.
Attar told MMA Junkie:
“He’s [Conor McGregor] looking to stay active. This is the new season… The next fight [after Holloway], we’re not gonna wait a year. That’s for sure.”
Should McGregor’s return prove successful, several compelling potential matchups await. Ilia Topuria has already publicly expressed his interest in facing McGregor, while Michael Chandler continues to pursue a fight with the Irish star. Furthermore, a highly anticipated blockbuster bout between McGregor and Islam Makhachev, if orchestrated by UFC leadership, would undoubtedly stand as one of the most significant fights in MMA history.
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Conor McGregor’s manager has shared insights into the Irishman’s intentions following his July showdown with Max Holloway. McGregor, who has been inactive for five years, is set to return to the octagon to face Holloway in a five-round welterweight main event at UFC 329.
Following the bout with Holloway, “The Notorious” is expected to have one fight left on his contract. However, the specifics of his contractual status with the promotion remain unclear due to the UFC’s recent Paramount deal. McGregor has acknowledged receiving a lucrative offer from the UFC, expressing his satisfaction with the terms and a renewed sense of motivation. He remarked:
“I’ve got a great deal off the UFC. They honored me, finally.”
Manager Asserts McGregor’s Commitment to Staying Active
Conor McGregor’s manager, Audie Attar, is convinced that “The Notorious” is aiming to remain active in the fight game after UFC 329. Attar indicated to MMA Junkie that McGregor is looking to embrace a more active schedule, stating, “He’s looking to stay active. This is the new season… The next fight [after Holloway], we’re not gonna wait a year. That’s for sure.”
If McGregor makes a strong comeback, several high-profile matchups are already on the horizon. Ilia Topuria has expressed interest in fighting him, and Michael Chandler remains hopeful for a bout. Additionally, a potential superfight between McGregor and Islam Makhachev, if brokered by the UFC, would be a historic event in MMA.