Max Holloway wants to beat Conor McGregor in competitive UFC 329 fight ‘so we can rematch at the end of the year’
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Key Points:
- Max Holloway will face Conor McGregor in the UFC 329 main event on July 11 in Las Vegas, aiming to avenge a 2013 loss and potentially be McGregor’s last UFC opponent before his contract ends in 2027.
- McGregor, who has not fought since a leg injury in July 2021, claims to have renewed motivation and training focus, though many fans doubt he will return to his peak form at age 38.
- Holloway expressed confidence in his chances, emphasizing the financial rewards of the fight and dismissing doubts about McGregor’s readiness, calling him the most dangerous version of McGregor seen yet.
- Their first fight saw McGregor win by decision despite a knee injury, and both fighters have since achieved championship success in the featherweight and lightweight divisions.
- The bout carries significant narrative weight, with Holloway eager to "right a wrong" and potentially set up a rematch later in the year if he can defeat McGregor.
