UFC icon Conor McGregor addresses outpouring of support before MMA comeback against Max Holloway
Conor McGregor has touched upon the wave of support for him as he heads into his much-awaited MMA comeback fight against Max Holloway.
Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA; 10-4 UFC; 0-1 professional boxing) has opened up about the support he's received amid the announcement of his MMA comeback fight against Max Holloway (27-9 MMA; 23-9 UFC).
The Irishman will face Hawaii's Holloway, who's coming off a unanimous decision loss against Charles Oliveira in their BMF title match in March 2026. The McGregor-Holloway rematch goes down at UFC 329 in July.
Conor McGregor's gratitude ahead of MMA return against Max Holloway at UFC 329
Taking to X, Conor McGregor posted a couple of photographs from his training camp. One photo showed the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion seated at the gym. The other comprised him seemingly landing a flying knee on his sparring partner -- albeit with both having donned protective gear.
In a statement attached to his post on X, the UFC icon wrote, "Thank you for all the love, support, and encouragement over the last few days, people!" McGregor added, "I am feeling very energised entering intense training camp because of it!"
Additionally, the combat sports great asserted that he's "very grateful" for his team. McGregor suggested that his training partners and coaches are primed for all challenges and that it's a glorious time to be in their gym.
"Mystic Mac" alluded to the grueling training he's undergoing, including a reference to his training partner -- Italian MMA fighter Nicolo Solli. He noted that Solli is ensuring he's having a tough camp, while the coaches are monitoring their exchanges.
A notable assertion in McGregor's statement witnessed him stating that he's "better than ever."
Thank you for all the love, support, and encouragement over the last few days, people! ❤️
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) May 21, 2026
I am feeling very energised entering intense training camp because of it! 💪
I am very grateful for the team I have around me. My coaches and training partners, we are all fully tuned in… pic.twitter.com/VoyLOuNvX6
Conor McGregor reaffirms belief in martial arts mastery despite time away from the sport
The 37-year-old underscored that he's prepared to showcase his martial arts mastery to the world; his lengthy break from MMA notwithstanding.
Furthermore, he appeared to pray for his successful return, in addition to implying that he'd like his comeback to inspire future generations.
McGregor's most recent professional combat sports contest was a lightweight MMA bout. He suffered a first-round TKO defeat in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. The Dublin native sustained a gruesome mid-fight leg injury in that matchup.
He was since linked to various potential fights in MMA and boxing, but none materialized. That said, the UFC recently confirmed that McGregor will make his long-awaited comeback against ex-UFC featherweight champion and ex-BMF champion Max Holloway.
He bested Holloway via unanimous decision in a featherweight bout inside the octagon back in 2013. Their rematch will transpire at welterweight. It'll headline UFC 329 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, on July 11, 2026.
