UFC CEO Dana White has officially confirmed the highly anticipated return of former two-division champion Conor McGregor. After nearly a five-year absence from the octagon, “The Notorious” is set to make his comeback on July 11.
McGregor will face Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329, which will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The bout is scheduled for five rounds at the welterweight division (170 pounds).
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway’s Hilarious Back-and-Forth After UFC 329 Announcement
Following the announcement of their rematch, both fighters engaged in a lively exchange on social media.
Max Holloway posted a promotional clip with the caption: “July 11 Return of the MAX.”
Conor McGregor responded with a confident warning: “I’m gonna son you, child. Again.”
Holloway quickly replied to McGregor’s post, stating: “We gonna find out Saturday night 😂🤙🏻.”
Their first encounter in the octagon was in 2013, where McGregor secured a unanimous decision victory, even while battling an ACL tear. Now, Holloway, a former BMF and featherweight champion who claims to be the best boxer in the UFC, is making his welterweight debut against McGregor, who is returning after a nearly five-year layoff and two consecutive losses.
In a subsequent social media interaction, Conor McGregor shared a photo from their initial fight, pushing Holloway’s face, with the caption: “You’re gonna put respect on my motherf*cking name.”
Max Holloway countered by sharing a clip of himself briefly knocking McGregor down with a head kick from their first bout. He captioned it: “Nah, big dog you gonna put some respect on my name.”
