Conor McGregor walked into UFC 329 fight week sounding like a man trying to make the whole sport stare at him again.
At media day in Las Vegas, McGregor said his body, mind and preparation are all where they need to be before Saturday’s welterweight rematch with Max Holloway.
The fight is set for July 11, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It is McGregor’s first UFC fight since the July 2021 trilogy loss to Dustin Poirier, and it comes 13 years after McGregor beat Holloway by decision in their first meeting.
McGregor opened the session with the kind of line fans expected after five years away.
He said, “Hallelujah. The Mac is back. Can I get a Mac energy please? Tristan, thank you so much. Hallelujah, baby. Thank God. A beautiful day here in Las Vegas.”
“This is the day the Lord has made and I will be glad and rejoicing it. It’s great to be back. Weight’s on point, body’s on point, mind’s sharper than ever. Plan has laid set. I’m ready to go to war,” he added.
McGregor did not spend much time soft-selling Holloway. He called him a strong opponent, then promised an ugly night once the cage closes.
