UFC has released the official fight poster for the upcoming bout between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway.
The UFC has released the official promotional poster for the upcoming lightweight clash between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, signaling that the bout is moving forward as a confirmed event.
McGregor, known as "The Notorious," enters the fight carrying a 22-6-0 professional record. The 37-year-old Irishman, who trains out of SBG Ireland, is a southpaw standing five-foot-nine with a notably long 74-inch reach. He lands 5.32 significant strikes per minute at a 49 percent striking accuracy rate, and has shown a willingness to threaten takedowns at a rate of 0.67 per 15 minutes throughout his career.
Holloway, nicknamed "Blessed," brings a 27-9-0 record into the matchup. The 34-year-old American, representing Gracie Technics out of the United States, is ranked fourth in the lightweight division and ninth in the pound-for-pound rankings. Standing five-foot-eleven with a 69-inch reach, Holloway is one of the most prolific strikers in MMA, averaging an eye-catching 7.2 significant strikes per minute with 48 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- Holloway's fourth-place lightweight ranking means a win for either fighter carries significant divisional weight
- McGregor's 74-inch reach against Holloway's 69-inch reach creates an interesting physical dynamic between two orthodox and southpaw strikers
- Holloway's volume striking output of 7.2 significant strikes per minute dwarfs McGregor's 5.32, setting up a compelling stylistic contrast
- The bout reunites two fighters who previously met earlier in their careers, now both competing at lightweight
