McGregor Says Welterweight Power Will Define His UFC Return

Overview

• Conor McGregor is confirmed to return to the Octagon to rematch Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 at the T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
• McGregor says he requested the bout at welterweight and that fighting at 170 pounds will add power he can use against Holloway.
• McGregor describes a quiet, thorough training camp and says no corners were cut in preparation for his first fight since a 2021 leg injury.
• Max Holloway will make his welterweight debut, has publicly downplayed McGregor’s warnings, and has urged McGregor simply to show up for the fight.
• Bookmakers and many analysts favor the active Holloway, but the event remains a major commercial draw for International Fight Week and could affect McGregor’s future matchups and contract leverage.