Max Holloway responds to Conor McGregor's attack and heats up the atmosphere for their rematch at UFC 329.

C. McGregor (left) and M. Holloway (right) faced each other in August 2013. Photo Montage SL/MMA Press

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Max Holloway does not intend to let any attack go unpunished Conor McGregor Even before their duel at UFC 329, scheduled for July 11th during International Fight Week, the Hawaiian will face the Irishman in the main event, a matchup that marks the... return From 'Notorious' to the Ultimate octagon, and before even clashing with blows in the cage, the former champions have already started a war of words on social media.

It all started when Holloway posted a promotional video for the fight, which was quickly answered by Conor McGregor, who promised a beating and stated that the Hawaiian would respect his name after the fight.

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The former BMF champion wasted no time in responding, saying that it would be the Irishman who would ultimately show respect after the fight.

"No, boss, you're going to have to respect my name," he replied. Max Holloway in the 'X'.

Nah big dog you gonna put some respect on my name. https://t.co/K8PKlb6TnT pic.twitter.com/onKSwhn6xA

Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) 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.