Conor McGregor is scheduled to return after 2021 to fight Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas. Multiple UFC veterans expect the odds to favor Holloway due to his striking volume and ability to land significant strikes. Dustin Poirier believes McGregor has only a “puncher’s chance,” while Chris Weidman says McGregor’s only real path is knocking Holloway out in the first or second round. Jorge Masvidal narrows the window further, suggesting McGregor has only about two minutes. Poirier also notes Holloway’s power has increased since moving up in weight, and that Holloway could land fight-ending shots even at welterweight.
"“The only chance Conor really has is to knock out Max,” Weidman said on Deep Waters. “And probably in the first or second round.”"
"“Second round, not even... He's got two minutes,” Masvidal said."
"Poirier notes that while Holloway largely relied on volume at featherweight, the Hawaiian's power has significantly increased since moving up to lightweight. With the matchup against McGregor scheduled at welterweight, Poirier believes Holloway could land fight-ending shots."
"Weidman noted that McGregor is going up against a volume puncher, who holds the record for the most significant strikes landed in UFC history."
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