Max Holloway downplays Conor McGregor's provocations ahead of UFC 329 and warns: 'I'm going to attack that guy'

Conor McGregor (left) returns to the UFC against Max Holloway (dir.). Photo: Montage/SL

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With the countdown to facing Conor McGregor in the main fight of UFC 329, Max Holloway He doesn't seem to have any problem engaging in a war of words with his rival, known for his skills in trash talk. In an interview with ESPN last Saturday (4), the Blessed One reassured fans and showed great confidence in avenging the defeat suffered in 2013, when the two were still prospects in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg).

The former champion said he was used to the atmosphere of animosity and provocations, as it was something he had lived with since the beginning of his life. Furthermore, he also expressed confidence in shutting up Notorious once the fight moved beyond the press conferences and into the octagon.

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“You can say whatever you want. I’m from Waianae, Hawaii. We tease each other all the time. I’m going to give you a warning now: if I’m talking back…” Conor McGregor"He's not going to throw me off my game plan. That's something I like to do. He can say whatever he wants. I'll be able to attack this guy at the end of the week. I'll be able to get my hands on you and not worry about the consequences. So all this talk and yelling and whatever, it's all fun, but at the end of the day, I'll be able to hit you," he declared.

🇧🇷Max Holloway says fans shouldn't worry about his mindset if things get heated with Conor McGregor during fight week.

"You can talk how you talk. I'm from Waianae, Hawaii. We talk shit to each other all the time. I'm gonna give you guys a heads-up right now: if I'm talking shit… pic.twitter.com/SuoAbyZuz7

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) July 4, 2026

The fight with McGregor presents unfavorable conditions for Holloway.

Max Holloway is a former UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction.

After five years away from MMA, McGregor will return to the world's most famous octagon in a fight with favorable characteristics. Besides having a familiar opponent in the Hawaiian, the Irishman won't have to worry about weight cutting, as it's a welterweight bout (up to 77,1 kg). While McGregor has already ventured into the division against... Donald Cerrone e Nate diazThe Blessed One has never appeared so heavy.