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McGregor and Holloway bicker ahead of UFC 329 rematch

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:54 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

McGregor and Holloway bicker ahead of UFC 329 rematch
Summary

Conor McGregor and Max Holloway engaged in a heated exchange during their first face-to-face interview for their rematch at UFC 329, scheduled for July 11 in Las Vegas. The virtual interview took place following UFC Freedom 250 and highlighted tensions as McGregor boasted of his past victory over Holloway in 2013. Both fighters aim to make a statement in their upcoming bout, with McGregor returning to the Octagon after suffering a leg injury in July 2021. The fight will be contested in the welterweight division, a first for Holloway.

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  • •UFC 329 is set for July 11 in Las Vegas.
  • •McGregor defeated Holloway in their first fight in 2013.
  • •Holloway's fight will be his first at welterweight.
  • •The interview was hosted by Joe Rogan.
Latest Updates
  • 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — 'Max is my child': McGregor, Holloway go back-and-forth ahead of UFC 329
  • 10:57 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor makes Max Holloway vow in heated joint interview before UFC clash
  • 7:54 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor, Max Holloway bicker relentlessly in first face-to-face interview for UFC 329 rematch
What they're saying
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Conor McGregor was in vintage trash talk form during his face-to-face interview with Max Holloway.

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Conor McGregor and Max Holloway are already in hype mode for their UFC 329 rematch on July 11.

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McGregor’s first fight in five years will come on 11 July, as he faces old rival Holloway

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