Israel Adesanya on ‘only fight that makes sense’ for Conor McGregor after UFC 329

By admin — In News — July 14, 2026

   ​Israel Adesanya is not keen on the Max Holloway trilogy for Conor McGregor.McGregor (22-7 MMA, 10-5 UFC) had a disappointing return after he blew out his right knee in just 69 seconds against Holloway (28-9 MMA, 24-9 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC 329 main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. He will undergo surgery, which could keep him out for a year.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAlthough McGregor injured his knee on the first kick he threw, Adesanya thinks Holloway is a tall order to return against after such a long layoff. He suggests McGregor finish his business with Michael Chandler (23-11 MMA, 2-6 UFC) for the final bout on his contract after “The Notorious” pulled out of their UFC 303 fight due to a broken pinky toe.”He looked distraught, like a lot of weight on him,” Adesanya told Demetrious Johnson of McGregor. “He kind of picked at his glove for a second, so I thought, is he going to retire? I don’t think so. But a fight with Max again after a five-year layoff, you’re fighting at the top of the heap, you’re fighting one of the best to do it, that’s a hard fight to come back against.”I say if he does decide to come back later on, Chandler would be the only fight that makes sense because he kind of owes Chandler that fight. He honey-d*cked him for two or three years while Chandler was waiting for the big-money fight. So now after ‘The Ultimate Fighter,’ after all this time, it would be good for them to finally settle the score because they even have a little bit of – not beef, but they got some heat there.”More: Michael Chandler defends Conor McGregor’s honor from UFC 329 injury skepticsAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementChandler defended McGregor after many speculated that he entered the fight with a pre-existing injury. Despite having waited for McGregor for years, Chandler remains open for the fight.This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Israel Adesanya on ‘only fight that makes sense’ for Conor McGregor after UFC 329  

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