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McGregor Promises Extra Power in Welterweight Return as Holloway Vows to ‘Drown’ Him

This fight could reshape title paths, with bookmakers and many analysts heavily favoring Holloway.

Overview

  • The UFC has confirmed Conor McGregor will headline UFC 329 against Max Holloway at T‑Mobile Arena on Saturday, July 11, in a five-round rematch contested at welterweight.
  • McGregor says a quiet, no‑flash training camp has him feeling “absolutely amazing” and that fighting at 170 pounds gives his strikes a different, heavier impact.
  • Holloway has welcomed McGregor’s trash talk but publicly urged him to show up and outlined a pressure plan he says will take McGregor into the later rounds and wear him down.
  • Betting markets and many analysts rate Holloway the favorite because of his recent activity and championship experience, and victory for either fighter could alter near‑term title trajectories.
  • The main event remains on track despite undercard changes earlier in the week, and the bout carries big commercial weight for International Fight Week and Paramount+ while fans debate McGregor’s readiness.