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Max Holloway discusses future at welterweight ahead of UFC 329

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 7:30 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Max Holloway discusses future at welterweight ahead of UFC 329
Summary

Max Holloway is set to face Conor McGregor in a welterweight bout on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Holloway, a former UFC featherweight champion, expresses openness to competing at both welterweight and lightweight in the future. He acknowledges the history with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, suggesting that the winner could pursue a match against him. Holloway has prepared to bulk up for his welterweight debut, aiming to avenge a previous loss to McGregor in 2013. Fight week training includes support from a striking coach and personal trainer.

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  • •Holloway faces McGregor at welterweight on July 11.
  • •He hints at future fights at both welterweight and lightweight.
  • •Holloway aims to avenge his 2013 loss to McGregor.
  • •He expresses confidence in his preparation for the weight class.
  • •The fight could impact potential title pursuits in multiple divisions.
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  • 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Max Holloway on staying at welterweight after UFC 329: 'Never say never'
What they're saying
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Max Holloway sees his biggest at lightweight after UFC 329, but facing Islam Makhachev would be "pretty sick."

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