Conor McGregor - Max Holloway: betting tip (cf 1.85) and bets on the fight

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Conor McGregor's return is an event that MMA fans have been waiting for for a very long time. However, along with the big name, the main question also arises: is the Irishman able to live up to his own heritage today? The 37-year-old fighter's last appearance in the octagon took place five years ago. Conor was once a real superstar of mixed martial arts. The victory over Eddie Alvarez allowed him to win the UFC championship belt. But after the historic triumph, his career gradually followed a different scenario. Defeat by Khabib Nurmagomedov, loss of the title, scandals outside the cage, problems with the law and two painful losses to Dustin Poirier in 2021. In the second fight with the American, McGregor suffered a severe leg fracture, after which he never returned to full-fledged performances.

At the same time, we must not forget that it was Conor who defeated Holloway in their first meeting. In August 2013, the Irishman proved to be stronger by a unanimous decision of the judges. Now everything looks completely different. The main issue is not about McGregor's technique — he always had perfect order with his striking power and sense of distance. It is much more important to understand whether the old discipline, motivation and physical readiness have been preserved. It seems that Conor is no longer pursuing the goal of becoming a champion again. Rather, it's about the desire to fulfill contractual obligations to the UFC, make money on the most high-profile posters and, possibly, continue his career in other promotions.

There are also doubts about his training. In recent years, McGregor has rarely shown that he is fully focused on the training process. The Irishman's statistics remain impressive: 22 wins, of which 19 were achieved by knockout, two by decision of the judges and one by submission. There are six defeats in the passive. McGregor holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, is a former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion, and is also an ex-Cage Warriors champion. During his career, he repeatedly received bonuses for the best performances.

Current form

Max Holloway has long earned a reputation as one of the most spectacular fighters of our time. Fans appreciate the Hawaiian not only for his constant willingness to make real cuts in the octagon, but also for his respectful attitude towards rivals and calm behavior outside it. The American is 34 years old, and he still performs at the highest level. Holloway's last fight was in March against Charles Oliveira. In a tense standoff, he lost by unanimous decision and lost his symbolic BMF title. Before that, Max had won the belt himself, confidently defeating Dustin Poirier in five rounds.

The transition to a heavier weight category does raise certain questions. However, in the case of this particular confrontation, they look less significant than doubts about McGregor's current form. Holloway's main advantage is the crazy pace. He is able to maintain a high volume of punches throughout all five rounds. If Conor fails to finish the fight in the opening stages, the American's advantage will only increase. Unlike his opponent, there are practically no questions about Holloway's physical fitness. He remains one of the most resilient fighters in the UFC and regularly fights against the strongest representatives of the division. The American has 27 wins, including 12 knockouts, 13 wins by judicial decisions and two wins by receptions. There are nine defeats.

Blessed is a former UFC featherweight champion. Many experts consider him to be one of the greatest fighters in the history of mixed martial arts. Holloway also holds several UFC records at once, including the most punctuated punches and the total number of accurate hits. In addition, he has the best record in the history of the featherweight division in terms of wins, winning streak, early finishes and knockouts.