Max Holloway has brought Jack Della Maddalena into his training camp as he prepares to face Conor McGregor at UFC 329. The pairing sees Holloway work alongside the Australian welterweight contender in the lead-up to the high-profile bout.
Max Holloway has enlisted welterweight contender Jack Della Maddalena as a training partner in his preparation for a showdown with Conor McGregor at UFC 329, scheduled for July 11.
Holloway, 34, enters the bout carrying a 27-9 record and currently sits fourth in the lightweight rankings, ninth on the pound-for-pound list. The Hawaiian fighter out of Gracie Technics is one of the sport's most prolific volume strikers, landing 7.2 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy. An orthodox stance, a height of five-foot-eleven, and a 69-inch reach round out a profile that has made him one of the most recognizable names in the sport over the past decade.
Della Maddalena brings complementary tools to the camp. The 29-year-old Australian from Scrappy MMA holds an 18-4 record and ranks fourth in the welterweight division, sitting 13th on the pound-for-pound list. He works out of a switch stance, matches Holloway's five-foot-eleven frame, and carries a notably longer 73-inch reach. His striking accuracy of 51 percent edges out most peers at that level, and his 5.57 significant strikes landed per minute makes him a useful sparring resource for a fighter preparing to face a dangerous southpaw.
McGregor, 37, returns to the octagon representing Ireland and SBG Ireland with a 22-6 record. The southpaw stands five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach and lands 5.32 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy. His longer reach relative to his height has long been a tactical asset in the striking exchanges that define his fights.
Why it matters
- Della Maddalena's switch stance gives Holloway live looks at southpaw angles, directly mimicking McGregor's style
- A top-five welterweight as a camp addition signals Holloway is treating this bout with serious preparation
- The lightweight and welterweight rankings both carry interest here, with Holloway's placement at fourth in the 155-pound division adding stakes beyond the event's marquee appeal
Saturday, July 11, 2026
