McGregor, Holloway Trade Barbs Ahead of July 11 UFC 329 Rematch

5 articles · Updated · MMA Fighting · May 18

July 11’s UFC 329 main event in Las Vegas is already heating up, with Conor McGregor and Max Holloway sparring on social media days after the rematch was announced.
McGregor, returning for the first time in 5 years, told Holloway “I’m going to son you, child. Again,” while Holloway fired back that McGregor would have to “put some respect” on his name.
Their first meeting came in 2013, when McGregor beat Holloway by unanimous decision despite suffering a torn ACL; Holloway was also dealing with a severe ankle injury.
That rematch carries added weight because both fighters were far from their peaks in the first bout, with McGregor later becoming a two-division champion and Holloway going on a 13-fight win streak and featherweight title run.

Is this a true legacy fight or a nostalgic cash-grab for two UFC legends past their prime?

After a five-year layoff, can McGregor's power overcome Holloway's famed endurance in a heavier weight class?