Conor McGregor and Max Holloway have claimed the runner-up spots in a ranking of the most 'watchable' fighters on the UFC 329 card. The distinction highlights the pair's sustained ability to draw fan attention heading into the event.
Two of combat sports' most recognizable names have landed near the top of a fan-engagement ranking tied to UFC 329, with Conor McGregor and Max Holloway each claiming runner-up honors among the card's most watchable competitors.
McGregor, 37, carries a 22-7-0 record into the event, competing out of SBG Ireland. The southpaw Dubliner stands five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach and has long been one of the sport's premier drawing cards. His output of 5.27 significant strikes landed per minute, paired with a 49 percent striking accuracy, reflects a fighter whose aggressive, calculated approach consistently puts fans on edge.
Holloway, nicknamed "Blessed," arrives at 28-9-0 and holds the number-four ranking in the lightweight division, with a place at number nine on the pound-for-pound list. The 34-year-old Hawaiian is one of the most relentless volume strikers in UFC history, averaging a remarkable 6.92 significant strikes landed per minute at 48 percent accuracy. Standing five-foot-eleven with a 69-inch reach, the orthodox fighter trains out of Gracie Technics and has built his reputation on pressure-heavy, crowd-pleasing performances.
Why it matters
- Holloway's pound-for-pound ranking and lightweight standing give him clear divisional stakes heading into UFC 329.
- McGregor's crossover appeal and large fan base ensure his presence elevates the commercial profile of any card he appears on.
- Both fighters are high-output strikers, meaning their bouts tend to deliver the sustained action that drives watchability metrics in the first place.
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