Sean O'Malley is predicting Conor McGregor will land a 12-second knockout at UFC 329 on Saturday night, though he acknowledged the outcome is genuinely uncertain given Max Holloway's durability at welterweight. O'Malley shared his prediction on his YouTube channel, noting his heart and his head are telling him different things. "My heart's telling me, Conor […]
Gable Steveson says he is treating his UFC debut opponent Elisha Ellison with the same level of respect and focus he would give any heavyweight in the promotion, dismissing questions about the broader hype surrounding his career trajectory. Steveson spoke to MMA Junkie and other reporters at the UFC 329 pre-fight press conference ahead of […]
Conor McGregor says he is an innocent man and will continue to fight for his name following the civil lawsuit in Ireland where a jury found him liable for a sexual assault alleged to have occurred in a Dublin hotel in 2018. McGregor addressed the topic at UFC 329 media day in Las Vegas ahead […]
Paddy Pimblett says his loss to Justin Gaethje earlier this year looks completely different now that Gaethje has become the undisputed UFC lightweight champion, and called out the shifting narratives that he believes define how MMA fans treat fighters. Pimblett spoke to MMA Junkie and other reporters at the UFC 329 pre-fight press conference ahead […]
Conor McGregor says Alexander Volkanovski is "not bad" but not on his level, while offering an unusual incentive that would prompt him to give the Australian featherweight more credit: pushing his Forged Irish Stout brand in Australia. McGregor spoke to Fox Sports Australia during UFC 329 fight week. "Styles make fights. It's not a good […]
Conor McGregor's longtime coach, John Kavanagh, says the fighter's days at lightweight are effectively over and that he hopes McGregor fights again before the end of 2026 rather than waiting until the April 2027 date already discussed with the UFC. Kavanagh spoke to mixedmartialarts.com ahead of McGregor's UFC 329 return against Max Holloway on Saturday. […]
Sean Strickland has walked back his criticism of Dustin Poirier after speaking with the retired fighter directly, saying he regrets mocking him for opening up about depression following his public drunkenness arrest. Strickland had initially told Poirier to "shut the f*ck up" about what he was feeling and suggested that "male depression" is not real. […]
Conor McGregor says he should be considered the greatest featherweight since Bruce Lee and argued his results at 145 pounds have been overlooked when all-time rankings are assembled at that weight class. McGregor spoke to ESPN MMA's Brett Okamoto during UFC 329 fight week. "This ranking system for the greatest featherweights, I've beaten these men […]
Conor McGregor beat Max Holloway by decision in 2013 while tearing his ACL. Here's what happened in their first fight before the UFC 329 rematch.
Mauricio Ruffy has volunteered as backup for McGregor vs. Holloway at UFC 329, weeks after his first-round knockout of Michael Chandler.
Max Holloway enters UFC 329 with a 27-9 pro record, UFC striking records, and a first fight at welterweight against Conor McGregor on July 11.
UFC commentator Jon Anik has revealed that Max Holloway told him eight or nine years ago that he intended to compete at middleweight before his career was done, suggesting Saturday's welterweight debut at UFC 329 may not be the last time Holloway moves up in weight. Anik spoke on Submission Radio ahead of the July […]
Kenny Florian says Conor McGregor is fighting Max Holloway at the right time and in the right weight class, but cautioned that whether fans get the vintage version of McGregor will come down to whether he trusts his creativity over his power. Florian spoke on the Anik and Florian podcast. "I do think he's made […]
Matt Brown says all the doubt and scrutiny surrounding Conor McGregor's return at UFC 329 might actually bring out the best version of the fighter, arguing motivation born from having to prove people wrong is one of McGregor's most powerful tools. Brown spoke on The Fighter vs. The Writer. "We're not going to see the […]
Jorge Masvidal says the UFC 329 main event is a "Ferrari vs. a Honda Civic" matchup, picking Max Holloway to make the fight non-competitive because Conor McGregor simply will not have the gas tank to sustain his natural advantages. Masvidal spoke on the Deep Waters podcast ahead of Saturday's rematch at T-Mobile Arena in Las […]
Chad Mendes says he did not believe Conor McGregor would ever come back, and the fact that he has suggests McGregor genuinely believes he can win — a mindset Mendes thinks could produce something close to the fighter's best form. Mendes spoke to MMA Junkie ahead of UFC 329. "I didn't think he would come […]
A full breakdown of the UFC 329 card, from McGregor vs. Holloway to Gable Steveson's debut, with records and odds for every fight on July 11.
John Garza has stepped in on short notice to face Farid Basharat at UFC 329 after Ethyn Ewing withdrew due to injury, with Garza's team, Ranger MMA, confirming the signing. The change was first reported by Heavy.com's Marcel Dorff. Basharat, 15-0 and ranked number 15 in the bantamweight division, had been preparing for Ewing before […]
Dana White says it is "undeniable" that Alex Pereira was hit with strikes to the back of the head during his UFC Freedom 250 loss to Ciryl Gane, while defending the broader reality that refereeing can never be perfect. White spoke to reporters at UFC Vegas 119, via MMA Fighting. "I think every time everybody fights, […]
Dustin Poirier says he is not looking for sympathy following his public drunkenness arrest at Atlanta's airport, accepting full responsibility for his actions while revealing he has deleted all social media apps from his phone in the aftermath. Poirier spoke on The Diary of a CEO podcast with Steven Bartlett, learning about the support from […]
