Dana White says McGregor vs. Holloway 2 reveal had nothing to do with Francis Ngannou, MVP event: ‘I don’t give a f*ck what those guys are doing’
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Dana White announced the UFC 329 lineup and Conor McGregor's return to fight Max Holloway in a rematch during another MMA event, emphasizing he was focused on his own promotion rather than the competing Brand Risk 14 card.
- The McGregor vs. Holloway rematch, scheduled for July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, had been rumored for months and was kept secret due to the fight's significance and finalization process.
- White stated the announcement timing was intentional and coincided with UFC Vegas 117 because the deal was officially finalized then, dismissing any concerns about overshadowing other MMA events.
- Holloway revealed he had to keep the rematch secret for nearly six months, highlighting the fight's high profile and the need for confidentiality before the official announcement.