07/05/2026
The rematch took 13 years to happen.
And somehow… the debate is even bigger now.
Back in 2013, a young Conor McGregor defeated an equally young Max Holloway by unanimous decision. McGregor even fought much of the bout with a torn ACL, while Holloway was still a 21-year-old prospect finding his footing in the UFC.
Fast forward to UFC 329.
The stakes couldn’t be more different.
For Conor, this isn’t just another fight—it’s his first walk to the Octagon in years, his chance to prove he can still compete at the highest level after injuries, setbacks, and endless questions about whether “The Notorious” can still deliver when the cage door closes.
For Max, this is about redemption.
He’s no longer the young kid from their first meeting. He’s a former UFC Featherweight Champion, one of the greatest volume strikers in MMA history, and a fighter whose toughness has become legendary. Many see him as the favorite, but beating McGregor would erase the one blemish from the beginning of their shared story.
One man is trying to prove the legend never faded.
The other is trying to rewrite history.
That’s why this fight feels bigger than rankings.
It’s legacy versus legacy.
Now we want to know where you stand.
🥃 Conor McGregor — The sport’s biggest superstar. The first simultaneous two-division UFC champion. The man who changed what MMA fighters could earn and how they could sell a fight.
🌺 Max Holloway — The embodiment of durability, heart, and relentless pace. A fan favorite whose willingness to fight anyone, anywhere has earned the respect of nearly everyone who watches the sport.
Who do YOU respect more?
No fence-sitting.
No “both.”
Pick your side and defend it.
The funniest, smartest, or most convincing comment wins two FREE bottles of Respect Hot Sauce
Just one warning…
The comments are probably going to be more violent than the fight itself.
🌶️ Put Some Respect On It. Tag the friend who’s already typing a five-paragraph response before reading everyone else’s comments.
