Max Holloway responds to weight concerns ahead of UFC 329 matchup with McGregor
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 2:52 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Max Holloway is set to face Conor McGregor in a welterweight bout on July 11. Holloway, a former UFC featherweight champion, expressed confidence about the weight difference, stating that 'weight is just a number.' This fight marks Holloway's welterweight debut and McGregor's return after a significant hiatus. Holloway's recent experience and fighting style have led to expectations he may have the upper hand despite McGregor's prior success at the welterweight level.
- •Holloway welcomes McGregor back to competition in July 11 matchup.
- •Holloway dismisses weight concerns, emphasizing his fighter mentality.
- •The bout will occur during International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
- •Holloway recently lost to Charles Oliveira in a lightweight match.
- •McGregor has only fought four times since becoming a dual-division champion.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Max Holloway unbothered by welterweight move for Conor McGregor rematch: ‘Weight ain’t nothing but a number’
- 2:52 PMYahoo Sports — Max Holloway’s bold response to weight-critics has McGregor fans stunned
"Max Holloway has no problem with his rematch against Conor McGregor being held at 170 pounds. That’s one weight class up from the lightweight division where Holloway currently competes, and two weight classes up from the featherweight division where Conor and Max fought for the first time back in 2013. The division choice undoubtedly gives […]
"Max Holloway isn’t concerned about any size difference when he steps into the octagon on July 11. The former UFC featherweight champion has been picked to welcome Conor McGregor back to the sport this summer.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 8:00 PMMax Holloway unbothered by welterweight move for Conor McGregor rematch: ‘Weight ain’t nothing but a number’
Max Holloway has no problem with his rematch against Conor McGregor being held at 170 pounds. That’s one weight class up from the lightweight division where Holloway currently competes, and two weight classes up from the featherweight division where Conor and Max fought for the first time back in 2013. The division choice undoubtedly gives […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 2:52 PMMax Holloway’s bold response to weight-critics has McGregor fans stunned
Max Holloway isn’t concerned about any size difference when he steps into the octagon on July 11. The former UFC featherweight champion has been picked to welcome Conor McGregor back to the sport this summer.
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