The mixed martial arts world is in a frenzy after UFC President Dana White officially confirmed the highly anticipated return of Conor McGregor to the octagon earlier tonight. The Irishman is set to face Max Holloway in a rematch that will headline UFC 329 on July 11th, during International Fight Week, as previously speculated by Ariel Helwani. This five-round welterweight bout will also mark McGregor’s debut in the 170-pound division.
Prominent figures within the MMA community, including Dillon Danis and Merab Dvalishvili, have shared their reactions to the news. McGregor’s friend and training partner, Dillon Danis, took to X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate the fighter, exclaiming, “The return of the motherfucking Mac. Let’s fucking go, my brother!”
Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley expressed his excitement, posting, “The MAC IS BACK BABY !!!”
Belal Muhammad, known for his critical stance on McGregor, offered a jest, commenting, “Max bout to do him worse than Jake Gyllenhaal.”
Aiemann Zahabi congratulated Max Holloway, stating, “Congrats, Max, this is a great match-up for you!” Merab Dvalishvili simply reacted with enthusiasm, posting “Great News 🔥”.
Dee McGregor shared her support with crown and heart emojis. David Feldman also chimed in with “LFG my man!”.
The MMA Guru declared on X, “HOLY FU*KING SH*T CONOR MCGREGOR IS BACK IT’S MCGREGOR VS HOLLOWAY 2 IT’S ACTUALLY HAPPENING THIS IS INSANE!”
Aaron Pico shared a series of fire emojis, while Nina Marie Daniele exclaimed, “The King is Back!!!! LFG @thenotoriousmma”.
Nate Diaz commented on the announcement, deeming it a “good fight” and questioning the timing. Francis Ngannou, whose walkout coincided with the announcement, appeared unfazed. Jake Paul, however, expressed disdain, calling McGregor “The Coke head” and criticizing the UFC for piggybacking on his event. Ariel Helwani alluded to his earlier predictions with a simple “I’ll wait for everyone’s apology.”
Conor McGregor himself responded to a post from Jake Paul with a confident “I’m gonna son you, child. Again.”
English Translation:
The mixed martial arts world is in a frenzy after UFC President Dana White officially confirmed the highly anticipated return of Conor McGregor to the octagon earlier tonight. The Irishman is set to face Max Holloway in a rematch that will headline UFC 329 on July 11th, during International Fight Week, as previously speculated by Ariel Helwani. This five-round welterweight bout will also mark McGregor’s debut in the 170-pound division.
Prominent figures within the MMA community, including Dillon Danis and Merab Dvalishvili, have shared their reactions to the news. McGregor’s friend and training partner, Dillon Danis, took to X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate the fighter, exclaiming, “The return of the motherfucking Mac. Let’s fucking go, my brother!”
Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley expressed his excitement, posting, “The MAC IS BACK BABY !!!”
Belal Muhammad, known for his critical stance on McGregor, offered a jest, commenting, “Max bout to do him worse than Jake Gyllenhaal.”
Aiemann Zahabi congratulated Max Holloway, stating, “Congrats, Max, this is a great match-up for you!” Merab Dvalishvili simply reacted with enthusiasm, posting “Great News 🔥”.
Dee McGregor shared her support with crown and heart emojis. David Feldman also chimed in with “LFG my man!”.
The MMA Guru declared on X, “HOLY FU*KING SH*T CONOR MCGREGOR IS BACK IT’S MCGREGOR VS HOLLOWAY 2 IT’S ACTUALLY HAPPENING THIS IS INSANE!”
Aaron Pico shared a series of fire emojis, while Nina Marie Daniele exclaimed, “The King is Back!!!! LFG @thenotoriousmma”.
Nate Diaz commented on the announcement, deeming it a “good fight” and questioning the timing. Francis Ngannou, whose walkout coincided with the announcement, appeared unfazed. Jake Paul, however, expressed disdain, calling McGregor “The Coke head” and criticizing the UFC for piggybacking on his event. Ariel Helwani alluded to his earlier predictions with a simple “I’ll wait for everyone’s apology.”
Conor McGregor himself responded to a post from Jake Paul with a confident “I’m gonna son you, child. Again.”
