The mixed martial arts community is buzzing following UFC President Dana White’s official announcement of Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return to the octagon. The Irishman is set to face Max Holloway in a highly anticipated rematch headlining UFC 329 during International Fight Week on July 11th.
This five-round welterweight bout will mark McGregor’s debut in the 170-pound division and is a rematch of their earlier encounter. The announcement, which was made during Francis Ngannou’s walkout, has sent shockwaves through the sport.
Reactions have poured in from across the MMA landscape. McGregor’s friend and training partner, Dillon Danis, celebrated the news, exclaiming, “The return of the motherf***ing Mac. Let’s f***ing go, my brother!” Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley shared his excitement, declaring, “The MAC IS BACK BABY !!!” Meanwhile, Belal Muhammad offered a more critical take, suggesting, “Max bout to do him worse than Jake Gyllenhaal.”
Other notable figures like Aiemann Zahabi congratulated Holloway, stating it’s a “great match-up for you.” Merab Dvalishvili expressed his enthusiasm with a simple “Great News.” McGregor’s mother, Dee McGregor, shared her support with emojis. David Feldman also chimed in with an energetic “LFG my man!”
“THE MMA GURU” on X captured the widespread sentiment, writing, “HOLY FU*KING SH*T CONOR MCGREGOR IS BACK IT’S MCGREGOR VS HOLLOWAY 2 IT’S ACTUALLY HAPPENING THIS IS INSANE!” Aaron Pico and Nina Marie Daniele also reacted with fire emojis and celebratory messages, respectively.
Even those not directly involved have weighed in. Nate Diaz commented that it’s “a good fight. It’s about time. Shouldn’t they have fought a long time ago?” Francis Ngannou, whose walkout the announcement coincided with, seemed unfazed, stating, “What the f*ck do I have to do with that? I should stop my walkout? I don’t care bro.” Jake Paul, however, was less impressed, calling McGregor “The Coke head is back” and suggesting the UFC was “piggybacking off our event.” MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, who had predicted the fight, simply tweeted, “I’ll wait for everyone’s apology.” Conor McGregor himself responded to a tweet from Jake Paul with a defiant, “I’m gonna son you, child. Again.”
English Translation:
MMA World Erupts After Dana White Officially Announces Conor McGregor’s Long-Awaited Return Fight
The mixed martial arts community is buzzing following UFC President Dana White’s official announcement of Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return to the octagon. The Irishman is set to face Max Holloway in a highly anticipated rematch headlining UFC 329 during International Fight Week on July 11th.
This five-round welterweight bout will mark McGregor’s debut in the 170-pound division and is a rematch of their earlier encounter. The announcement, which was made during Francis Ngannou’s walkout, has sent shockwaves through the sport.
Reactions have poured in from across the MMA landscape. McGregor’s friend and training partner, Dillon Danis, celebrated the news, exclaiming, “The return of the motherf***ing Mac. Let’s f***ing go, my brother!” Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley shared his excitement, declaring, “The MAC IS BACK BABY !!!” Meanwhile, Belal Muhammad offered a more critical take, suggesting, “Max bout to do him worse than Jake Gyllenhaal.”
Other notable figures like Aiemann Zahabi congratulated Holloway, stating it’s a “great match-up for you.” Merab Dvalishvili expressed his enthusiasm with a simple “Great News.” McGregor’s mother, Dee McGregor, shared her support with emojis. David Feldman also chimed in with an energetic “LFG my man!”
“THE MMA GURU” on X captured the widespread sentiment, writing, “HOLY FU*KING SH*T CONOR MCGREGOR IS BACK IT’S MCGREGOR VS HOLLOWAY 2 IT’S ACTUALLY HAPPENING THIS IS INSANE!” Aaron Pico and Nina Marie Daniele also reacted with fire emojis and celebratory messages, respectively.
Even those not directly involved have weighed in. Nate Diaz commented that it’s “a good fight. It’s about time. Shouldn’t they have fought a long time ago?” Francis Ngannou, whose walkout the announcement coincided with, seemed unfazed, stating, “What the f*ck do I have to do with that? I should stop my walkout? I don’t care bro.” Jake Paul, however, was less impressed, calling McGregor “The Coke head is back” and suggesting the UFC was “piggybacking off our event.” MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, who had predicted the fight, simply tweeted, “I’ll wait for everyone’s apology.” Conor McGregor himself responded to a tweet from Jake Paul with a defiant, “I’m gonna son you, child. Again.”