Conor McGregor raises his voice and takes a jab at Alex Pagan and Max Holloway; find out why.

Conor McGregor in the octagon. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/brwlrz

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Former UFC double champion Conor McGregor didn't miss the opportunity to taunt big names in the organization. The Irishman downplayed information that was released on social media involving Alex Poatan and Max Holloway , and even claimed that he has better numbers.

In a recent release of pay-per-view (PPV) figures for events between 2024 and 2025, the historic UFC 300 was mentioned, a card that featured Poatan's victory over Jamahal Hill in the main event, as well as the memorable duel between Holloway and Justin Gaethje . Without mincing words, the Irishman made a point of downplaying the revenue generated, emphasizing his own ability to attract an audience.

"My last fight sold more tickets than all those events combined," wrote Conor McGregor.

My last one done more than all of these combined. https://t.co/PBm5iOySXo

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) March 27, 2026

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It's quite true that Conor McGregor is known for his provocative side. However, in this situation, the Irishman actually comes up with better numbers than the historic event that featured Poatan and Holloway.

McGregor's last fight was against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. Although the Irishman lost that fight after suffering a fractured tibia, the event generated approximately $1,8 million in pay-per-view sales.

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“Conor’s recent meeting with the UFC was positive. Something very serious would have to happen for him not to fight on July 11th. They need this now more than ever,” stated Ariel Helwani.

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