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Rogan: McGregor's next fight shouldn't be Holloway
2 Sep
Summary
- Joe Rogan believes Michael Chandler is a better comeback opponent for Conor McGregor.
- McGregor suffered a knee injury in his last fight against Max Holloway.
- Chandler was McGregor's original comeback opponent before an injury withdrawal.
Joe Rogan has suggested that the UFC should reconsider its potential matchup between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway for McGregor's comeback fight. Rogan believes Michael Chandler remains the more suitable opponent, pointing to their previously scheduled bout and shared history on The Ultimate Fighter.
Rogan elaborated on his podcast that Chandler's aggressive style and wrestling background would make for an engaging contest against McGregor's striking prowess. He contrasted this with Holloway, whom Rogan described as a durable fighter capable of maintaining a high pace over five rounds, a challenge he feels McGregor might struggle with, particularly after his knee injury.
McGregor is currently recovering from a knee injury sustained in his last fight against Holloway, which occurred just over a minute into their bout. This injury is expected to keep him out of action for approximately one year. McGregor had initially been slated to face Chandler at UFC 303 in 2024, but withdrew due to a toe injury, leading the UFC to pursue the Holloway rematch.
