Conor McGregor is fully immersed in his training camp as he prepares for his highly anticipated UFC return. After a five-year absence, “The Notorious” is set to headline UFC 329 in a rematch against Max Holloway.
McGregor has ambitious plans for his comeback and is making every effort to make a significant impact on July 11.
In a recent interview, McGregor shared his dedication, stating that he and his team are “living, breathing, and sleeping in the gym.”
“Preparation is going very well. We’re living, breathing, and sleeping in the gym.”
Their first encounter in 2013 saw McGregor secure a unanimous decision victory, despite suffering an ACL tear during the fight. Now, at UFC 329, he aims to showcase his evolution as a mixed martial artist and secure another win over Holloway, whom he considers one of the UFC’s top boxers. He added:
“The opponent is a man that I’ve beaten before. Our last bout was martial arts mastery by yours truly, so I plan on doing it again. I plan on showing my growth and my improvements in there.”
McGregor’s manager has indicated that “The Notorious” intends to remain active and fight frequently following the Holloway bout.
While many anticipate a striking battle between McGregor and Holloway, “Blessed” is reportedly preparing for all aspects of the fight. Following his recent losses and a dominant performance against him, Holloway appears determined to be more prepared for this rematch. Recent training footage shows Holloway working on his grappling and wrestling skills in addition to his striking.
Ilia Topuria Predicts McGregor Victory Over Holloway
Ilia Topuria, the UFC’s two-division champion, believes Conor McGregor will defeat Max Holloway at UFC 329, despite his extended time away from the sport. In an interview, Topuria stated:
“I think Conor is going to win.”
Topuria, 29, also expressed his eagerness to face McGregor next if “The Notorious” wins and still has a fight remaining on his contract. He added:
“If he [McGregor] wins and he has one more fight, we could end up having that fight [Me vs. Conor].”
It remains uncertain whether McGregor has re-signed with the UFC for multiple fights before his return. Reports suggest he may have only two bouts left on his current contract before becoming a free agent.
English Translation:
Conor McGregor is dedicating himself to intense gym training as he gears up for his UFC comeback. After a five-year hiatus, “The Notorious” is scheduled to headline UFC 329 in a highly anticipated rematch against Max Holloway.
McGregor has significant plans for his return and is committed to shining on July 11.
During a recent conversation, McGregor revealed that he and his team are “living, breathing, and sleeping in the gym.”
“Preparation is going very well. We are living, breathing, and sleeping in the gym.”
In their initial fight in 2013, McGregor secured a unanimous decision victory, even with an ACL tear during the bout. Now, at UFC 329, he intends to demonstrate his progress and improvements as a mixed martial artist and achieve another win over Max Holloway, whom he regards as the best boxer in the UFC. He further commented:
“The opponent is someone I have defeated before. Our last fight was a display of martial arts mastery by me, so I plan to do it again. I intend to showcase my growth and my improvements in there.”
McGregor’s manager has already shared that “The Notorious” aims to stay active and fight more frequently after the Holloway bout.
While many expect the Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 fight to be a striking duel, “Blessed” is reportedly preparing for all challenges. After losing the BMF title earlier this year and being controlled by Charles Oliveira for five rounds, Holloway appears determined to be better prepared against McGregor. Recent training videos show Holloway not only working on his striking but also enhancing his wrestling skills.
UFC Two-Division Champion Believes Conor McGregor Will Defeat Max Holloway Again
Ilia Topuria is confident that Conor McGregor will emerge victorious against Max Holloway at UFC 329, despite the long break McGregor has had. In an interview with Carlos Contreras Legaspi, Topuria stated:
“I believe Conor will win.”
The 29-year-old added that if “The Notorious” secures a win on July 11 and has another fight left on his contract, Topuria would be keen to be McGregor’s next opponent:
“If he [McGregor] wins and has one more fight, we could potentially have that fight [Me vs. Conor].”
At this stage, it is unclear if McGregor has signed a new multi-fight contract with the UFC before his return. Some reports suggest he has declined to sign a new deal and has only two fights remaining before becoming a free agent.
