Max Holloway wants to beat Conor McGregor in competitive UFC 329 fight ‘so we can rematch at the end of the year’
Max Holloway seeks a competitive victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 329 to set the stage for a year-end rematch.
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The brief
Max Holloway has expressed a desire to defeat Conor McGregor in a competitive bout at UFC 329, stating his goal is to secure a rematch by the end of the year. The event includes a press conference and other featured fighters, such as Paddy Pimblett.
Coverage from USA Today and CBS Sports focuses on predictions, odds, and betting picks for the card. Meanwhile, The Guardian and Yahoo Sports emphasize McGregor's return to the sport and his enduring status as a draw, though they note he is no longer the same sensation who previously changed the UFC.
Attention now turns to the outcome of the UFC 329 bout and whether a second fight between Holloway and McGregor will be scheduled for the end of the year.
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Quick answers
What is Max Holloway's goal for the UFC 329 fight?
Holloway wants to beat Conor McGregor in a competitive fight so they can have a rematch at the end of the year.
Who else is mentioned as a top pick for UFC 329?
According to CBS Sports, Paddy Pimblett is among the top picks to consider.
What is the sentiment regarding Conor McGregor's return?
While Yahoo Sports and The Guardian acknowledge he remains a draw, they suggest the sensation who once changed the UFC is long gone.
Coverage (7)
- Big plans? Dana White has ‘five scenarios for Conor McGregor’ if he wins at UFC 329 Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- UFC 329 predictions, odds for massive Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway card USA Today · 10h ago
- Conor McGregor is back, but the sensation who changed the UFC is long gone The Guardian · 10h ago
- Conor McGregor’s still a draw, but not the kind who once turned the combat world green Yahoo Sports · 21h ago
- UFC 329 predictions, odds, best bets: Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett among top picks to consider CBS Sports · 21h ago
- LIVE! UFC 329 Press Conference Video! Yahoo Sports · 21h ago
- Max Holloway wants to beat Conor McGregor in competitive UFC 329 fight ‘so we can rematch at the end of the year’ MMA Fighting · 21h ago
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