He's back! Conor McGregor attacks his rival and promises a beating after UFC fight announcement.

Dana and McGregor promote UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Conor McGregor He's back and, even before stepping into the octagon, he's already shown that his tongue is still sharp. During the broadcast of ufc vegas 117Dana White announced the Irishman's return in a rematch against Max Holloway In the main event of UFC 329, scheduled for July 11th during International Fight Week, 'The Notorious' made it clear what he intends to do to his rival before facing the Hawaiian fighter in the cage.

It all started when Holloway, without directly provoking him, posted a promotional video of the fight on his social media. McGregor reacted quickly to the post and adopted an aggressive tone, stating that he intends to 'take good care of his rival' as he did in their first encounter. Following this, the former champion demanded respect for his name with a photo of himself punching the Hawaiian.

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"I'm going to treat you like my son, kid. Again. You're going to have to respect my name, you son of a bitch," he wrote. Conor McGregor in publications on 'X'.

I'm gonna son you, child. Again. https://t.co/75YlXXl5SH

Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 17, 2026

You're gonna put respect on my motherfucking name. pic.twitter.com/9yZYyelXLj

Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 17, 2026

The last time McGregor entered the octagon was in July 2021, when he faced Dustin poirier in the confrontation that concluded the trilogy between the two. On that occasion, the Irishman was defeated. It is worth remembering that his last victory took place in January 2020, when he overcame Donald Cerrone.

Max Holloway, in turn, seeks to recover from his most recent performance in the UFC. The Hawaiian was dominated by Charles of the Bronx at UFC 326 and, in addition to the defeat, lost the BMF belt.

The duel between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway is a rematch.

McGregor defeated Holloway via judges' decision. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Before becoming major stars and former UFC champions, Conor McGregor e Max Holloway They have faced each other before while still seeking to rise in the organization. The fight took place in 2013, and the Irishman emerged victorious by unanimous decision of the judges.