Overview
- McGregor will headline UFC 329 against Max Holloway on Saturday at T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in his first sanctioned fight since a broken leg ended his 2021 bout.
- The rematch is booked at the welterweight limit of 170 pounds, a notable change from both fighters’ featherweight history that creates tactical questions about durability and pace.
- During media appearances this week McGregor said he practiced abstaining from physical touch in camp, claimed he is the greatest featherweight, attacked Khabib Nurmagomedov, and acknowledged that his whiskey business contributed to excessive drinking.
- Coach John Kavanagh said the team had been preparing for Carlos Prates before Holloway was named and apologised for McGregor’s late arrival in Las Vegas as the camp finalised preparations.
- The fight will shape McGregor’s short‑term bargaining power and career path because a win could open high‑pay crossover or title opportunities while a loss would undercut leverage and accelerate questions about his long‑term place in the UFC.