Michael Bisping has weighed in on the upcoming UFC 329 matchup between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, identifying one area where McGregor currently holds an early edge over his opponent. Bisping did not elaborate further on how that advantage might play out on fight night.
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has offered his take on the upcoming clash between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, pinpointing one area where McGregor holds an early edge ahead of their UFC 329 meeting scheduled for July 11.
Bisping, 47, a 30-fight veteran and former champion, stopped short of detailing exactly how that advantage might translate inside the octagon on fight night, leaving the specifics open to interpretation.
McGregor, 37, enters the bout carrying a 22-6-0 record and fighting out of SBG Ireland. The Notorious is a southpaw standing five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach. He lands 5.32 significant strikes per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate, making him one of the more precise pressure strikers the sport has seen at his size.
Holloway, ranked fourth in the lightweight division and ninth pound-for-pound, brings a 27-9-0 record into the matchup. The 34-year-old Hawaiian known as Blessed trains out of Gracie Technics and stands five-foot-eleven with a 69-inch reach. He averages a remarkable 7.2 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy, numbers that reflect his relentless high-volume output over a long and decorated career.
Why it matters
- McGregor's southpaw stance and 74-inch reach give him a technical puzzle for Holloway to solve early
- Holloway's volume advantage — 7.2 strikes per minute versus McGregor's 5.32 — could become a decisive factor over championship rounds
- A win for either man carries serious lightweight divisional weight, with Holloway currently sitting at number four in the rankings
- Bisping's analysis adds mainstream attention to what is already one of the most anticipated bouts on the UFC 329 card
Saturday, July 11, 2026
