McGregor and Holloway's rival points out how the Hawaiian could surprise 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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Dustin poirier believe that Max Holloway may surprise Conor McGregor at UFC 329, scheduled for July 11th. The American, who has faced the Irishman three times and the Hawaiian twice, has enough experience to speak authoritatively about a possible favorite and, in his view, 'Blessed' has the advantage.

The statement was made during an appearance on the 'UFC on Paramount' program. Poirier highlighted Holloway's improved knockout power and projected an even more dangerous scenario for Conor since the fight takes place at welterweight (77 kg).

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“When I last fought him (Holloway) at lightweight (70 kg), he already had power in his strikes. I imagine that at welterweight (77 kg), he will have even more power. Max now hits hard, he's not just a volume fighter, he can finish fights,” he said. Dustin poirier.

Dustin Poirier's rivalry with Conor McGregor and Max Holloway

C. McGregor (left) was defeated by D. Poirier (right) in the UFC 257. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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With a combined five fights against the pair, Dustin poirier has the advantage in head-to-head records against Conor McGregor and maintains balanced confrontations with Max Holloway.

When they were still prospects, Poirier and McGregor shared the octagon for the first time, with the Irishman winning by knockout in the first round. Years later, in the rematch, the American got his revenge by knocking out his rival and leaving with his arm raised. The trilogy was then scheduled and, after a first round with an advantage for Poirier, 'The Notorious' was unable to continue due to an injury.

Against Max HollowayPoirier won the first encounter between the two. However, the rematch took place during his retirement, in 2025, and ended with a victory for the Hawaiian by judges' decision.

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.