We’re little more than one week out from Conor McGregor’s big return to mixed martial arts (MMA) at UFC 329, where he’s set to face Max Holloway on June 11, 2026, inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. All systems seem go (fingers crossed), which is a relief for Holloway, who clearly wasn’t sure “The Notorious” would show up.
In a new interview with MMA Junkie, Holloway said he was happy to hear McGregor sounding so confident coming into their rematch. McGregor beat Holloway badly in their first fight 13 years ago, blanking “Blessed” on the scorecards and even getting one 30-26 from the judges.
Mac is now suggesting that Holloway hasn’t changed much and is still the same fighter he “sonned” all those years ago.
“Whatever gets him to the Octagon Saturday night, keep telling yourself that,” Holloway declared. “Just please show up Saturday night.
”Conor got the gift of gab, and he loves talking,” Holloway added. “Maybe he’s talking to get himself ready. I support it 100 percent. Me, Max ‘Blessed’ Holloway, supports this message. Keep talking. I can’t wait to see you come Saturday night.
“Him saying I’m not a different fighter and blah, blah, blah, it is what it is,” he concluded. “Keep telling yourself whatever you’ve got to tell yourself. I just need him to come and show up July 11, and get in that Octagon. Then we can find out if he’s right or wrong.”
We’re two years later and past the two-week point, and everyone is still hoping McGregor turns up, including Max Holloway.