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Holloway eyes double payday vs. McGregor
10 Jul
Summary
- Max Holloway joked about letting Conor McGregor think he can win.
- Holloway aims for another lucrative fight with McGregor later in 2026.
- McGregor returns after a five-year absence and back-to-back losses.
Max Holloway has suggested an unconventional strategy for his upcoming UFC 329 rematch with Conor McGregor. During media day, Holloway, a "prizefighter," indicated he is motivated by the significant compensation for this bout.
He playfully remarked that he intends to make McGregor feel capable of future victories, thereby engineering another lucrative payday later in 2026. This approach contrasts with outright dominance, aiming instead for a prolonged financial benefit from the McGregor matchup.
McGregor is making his return to the UFC after a five-year absence. His last appearances saw him suffer consecutive losses, most notably a second-round TKO defeat to Dustin Poirier in early 2021. He was also forced to withdraw from a planned fight at UFC 303 due to injury, marking the end of his last engagement in the Octagon.
Since McGregor's last fight, Holloway has remained active, competing multiple times and securing notable victories, including a win over Justin Gaethje and a defense of the 'BMF' title. Holloway's career has seen him solidify his legacy, though he has faced challenges in title fights in other divisions.
