Max Holloway has made clear he wants another fight with Conor McGregor following UFC 329. Holloway stated the two need to run it back one more time, insisting business between them remains unfinished.
Max Holloway wasted no time issuing a public call-out following UFC 329 on July 11, making clear he wants a rematch with Conor McGregor and declaring that the two have unfinished business with one another.
Holloway, 34, enters the conversation as one of the most active strikers in the sport. The Hawaiian currently sits fourth in the lightweight division and ninth in the pound-for-pound rankings, carrying a 28-9-0 record. Fighting out of Gracie Technics, the orthodox striker lands an eye-catching 6.92 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy — numbers that cement his reputation as one of the division's most relentless offensive forces.
On the other side of the proposed matchup stands Conor McGregor, the 37-year-old Dubliner who trains out of SBG Ireland. "The Notorious" holds a 22-7-0 record and brings a distinct physical profile to the equation — a 74-inch reach, the longest of the two, extending out of a southpaw stance at five-foot-nine. McGregor averages 5.27 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, and his takedown numbers of 0.66 per 15 minutes reflect a more well-rounded grappling threat than he is often credited for.
Why it matters
- Holloway's fourth-place lightweight ranking means a high-profile rematch could carry genuine divisional weight rather than serving as a pure spectacle.
- The southpaw-versus-orthodox clash between McGregor's wide-reaching southpaw stance and Holloway's high-volume orthodox attack presents a compelling stylistic puzzle.
- A confirmed bout would represent one of the sport's most recognizable names returning to face an elite ranked contender, raising the stakes well beyond a legacy fight.
Holloway's camp has not reported any formal response from McGregor's side, and no booking has been confirmed following the callout.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
