Things are getting heated between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, who are set to rekindle their rivalry at the high-voltage UFC 329 this weekend. The duo last faced off against each other back in 2013, when McGregor had the last laugh, winning by unanimous decision. Holloway, who seeks revenge in the much-awaited rematch, was confronted by his opponent at a recent press conference, forcing UFC CEO Dana White to intervene. McGregor, returning to the octagon after nearly five years, had been sidelined since breaking his leg in a fight against Dustin Poirier.
With speculation growing over the Las Vegas clash, McGregor aims for a KO victory and sent a stern message to Holloway. As the former featherweight champion invited McGregor for a trilogy fight, he said, “I find it disrespectful. I find it shows he is here for the economics of it. He must not realise the danger he is in. I forecast Holloway’s retirement on Saturday night; not a trilogy for cash.”
UFC 329: Conor McGregor Max Holloway Clash At Press Conference
McGregor, who has claimed featherweight and lightweight titles in his UFC career, appears hopeful about showing glimpses of his prime this Saturday, coming back from a long hiatus. His intention was echoed in the press conference, as the 37-year-old engaged in a brief altercation with Holloway.
After addressing the media, McGregor faced off against Holloway and threw the glasses off his face. Dana White and some security personnel rushed to separate the two, while the Irishman slapped away his rival’s hand.
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Conor McGregor Makes His Prediction For UCL 329
While fans expect an intense battle, McGregor said, “I predict destruction. I’m going to destroy Max; I’m going to eliminate him. The final opponent of mine still within the UFC ranks. All of my other opponents are gone.”
“Max is the last one left, and on Saturday night, he gets eliminated for good. I can destroy Max inside 10 seconds. I have knockouts inside three seconds on my fighting record. I have Hall of Fame fighters, multiple Hall of Fame UFC fighters defeated and destroyed both together and under a minute,” he added.
