McGregor and Holloway set the press conference ablaze. A heated exchange took place ahead of UFC 329

The excitement is building ahead of UFC 329. During the press conference, Conor McGregor and Max Holloway engaged in a real war of words, and their exchange made it clear that this rematch—thirteen years in the making—will have not only a sporting dimension but also a very personal one.

This weekend, fans will get to see one of the most anticipated fights in recent years. In the main event of UFC 329 in Las Vegas, Conor McGregor will face Max Holloway again after a five-year hiatus. Their first bout took place in 2013 and ended in a unanimous decision victory for the Irishman, who managed to see the fight through to the end despite tearing his ACL.

“I can take him out in 10 seconds.” Holloway replied immediately

For Conor McGregor, this was his first media day and press conference ahead of a UFC event since his last fight in the organization. “The Notorious” was extremely confident from the start and insisted that he was in excellent shape. He also announced that Max Holloway could become the next big name on his list of spectacular victories.

– I can destroy Max in 10 seconds! I have 3-second knockouts on my record. I’ve got Hall of Fame fighters on my resume, including many UFC Hall of Famers. I’ve beaten them and destroyed them—all in under two minutes total. I can add him to that list. But don’t be fooled. If we go the distance, Max is going to be in big trouble. He’s going to be seriously shaken up,” the Irishman announced.

Holloway, however, wasn’t about to let his rival dominate the press conference. The Hawaiian quickly brought up events from thirteen years ago, reminding everyone of the injury that forced McGregor to leave the Octagon after their first fight.

– ” What happened the first time? They wheeled you out in a wheelchair—that’s how it ended last time,” Conor McGregor reminded him.

The response wasn’t long in coming. McGregor immediately went back on the offensive, continuing his verbal sparring with the former featherweight champion.

” I carried your little a** out of the octagon on a stretcher,” the Irishman continued his verbal sparring.

If the press conference was a preview of what’s to come in the octagon, fans can get ready for a real spectacle. McGregor and Holloway make no secret of their mutual animosity, and Saturday’s rematch promises to be one of the hottest events of the year in the world of MMA.