Conor McGregor and Max Holloway exchange words ahead of UFC 329 showdown

Conor McGregor and Max Holloway faced off in a heated exchange in Boston ahead of their fight at UFC 329 scheduled for July 11, 2026. McGregor, returning after a five-year hiatus, expressed confidence, stating he would emerge unscathed, contrasting Holloway’s prior accomplishments. Holloway adopted McGregor's persona, predicting his victory and calling it the 'Mystic Max era.' Both fighters aim to settle their rivalry with Holloway suggesting a potential rematch if he wins, leaving open the possibility of a rubber match later in the year.

• 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — ‘You’re not going to lay a glove on me’: Conor McGregor, Max Holloway trade insults in first face-to-face showdown ahead of UFC 329