Confident, Conor McGregor promises a 'masterpiece' against Max Holloway in his UFC return: 'Danger lurks everywhere for him'

McGregor promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube/UFC

It took a while, but Conor McGregor He kept his word and will return to the octagon. Having not fought since 2021, the Irish star leads the... UFC 329, an event scheduled to take place on July 11th in Las Vegas (USA). And those who think that the long period of inactivity worries 'The Norotious' are mistaken. On the contrary, the former featherweight (up to 65,8 kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) champion exudes confidence to deal with Max Holloway again.

So much so that, in an interview with the YouTube channel 'TheMacLifeMcGregor promised to impress against 'Blessed'. It's worth remembering that the Irishman faced Holloway for the first time in 2013 and won by unanimous decision. In fact, 'Notorious' was injured in that fight and showed his wrestling skills.

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Thirteen years later, McGregor faces the Hawaiian again in the UFC, now in the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg), with both being MMA legends. Having promised to deliver the most triumphant comeback in combat sports history, 'Notorious' has already announced that he will treat the audience at the 'T-Mobile Arena' and fans around the world to another memorable moment in his career.

“I feel great, absolutely incredible. The work was exceptional. No shortcuts, no showing off. We kept things low-key in camp and focused on the work. That’s where confidence comes from. If you need to share things or get that ego boost, that’s a lack of confidence and I don’t need that. I’ll show that on the night of the event,” said the UFC star.

“I’m excited, thrilled for my team and my country. The fight is different when you face me. Danger will be everywhere inside the octagon for Holloway. I’m well aware of it. That’s it. I don’t care. Just feel it. I’m in, I’ve been through this before.”

“I have been placed in a position to feast before my enemies. I will not overestimate any adversary. I will be ready for any outcome. If it is a war, let it come. I will be there, with my brush, ready to paint my masterpiece,” he concluded.

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Conor McGregorNotorious B.W., 37, is an MMA legend and the most popular fighter in the sport's history. The Irishman began his career in the sport in 2008 and debuted in the UFC in 2013. With the company, 'Notorious' was champion in both the featherweight and lightweight divisions.

In his career, McGregor won 22 fights, 20 of them by stoppage (19 by knockout and one by submission), and lost six times. His main victories were against... Chad Mendes, Donald Cerrone, Dustin poirierEddie Alvarez José Aldo, Max Holloway e Nate diaz.