07/11/2026
UFC 329
Connor McGregor vs Max Holloway II
This is going to be fireworks...I think. I say that because we don't know what we are getting with Connor. We know what we use to have when he entered the octagon (or ring) but honestly we have not seen that fire in him in a long time. Plus this fight is at welterweight. Makes me think he's not wanting to go thru that grind of cutting weight for real. I'm sure this sounds like a hit piece on Connor but it's not. I remember how elite his timing use to be. I remember the punching power and precision he possessed. See fights against Jose and Dustin. Hell look at the first fight with his opponent tonight.
Speaking of that opponent...Max Holloway has been active in the fight game. Win or Lose he has been extra exciting (overlook the Charles O fight). He has a recent highlight KO win over current champions Justin Gaethje.
I'm sure the casual fans are all taking the Notorious One. I mean he has been the biggest name in the sport for a decade. However I am picking Max. At this stage in the game everything that Connor DID well, Max currently do better. I anticipate an excellent fight for the first two rounds. I believe conditioning is going to be an issue for both. Carrying extra weight (muscle or not) changes you.
Bottom line...Max BLESSED Holloway over NOTORIOUS Connor McGregor.