Volkanovski Backs Holloway to Beat McGregor at UFC 329 After 5-Year Layoff
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Updated · MMA Fighting · Jul 6
Volkanovski Backs Holloway to Beat McGregor at UFC 329 After 5-Year Layoff
3 articles · Updated · MMA Fighting · Jul 6
Summary
Five days before UFC 329, Alexander Volkanovski picked Max Holloway to defeat Conor McGregor in Saturday’s Las Vegas main event, saying Holloway could even score a finish.
Volkanovski said McGregor, 37, should still be dangerous early but doubted he can regain the sharp timing he had before a five-year absence caused by the leg break against Dustin Poirier.
Holloway, 34, also carries wear from 16 years as a pro, Volkanovski said, but he expects Holloway’s improved defense and durability to help him survive early shots and take over later in the first round.
The matchup marks McGregor’s first fight since his 2021 loss to Poirier, with Volkanovski warning that Holloway cannot simply pressure recklessly against a still-powerful counter striker.