Tom Aspinall surprises and names favorite for Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway at UFC 329.

Aspinall in a photo shoot. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/tomaspinallofficial

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Not even the long period of inactivity was enough to make Tom aspinall doubt Conor McGregorThe heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg) stated that the knockout power The Irishman's record remains intact, and he revealed his belief that the former two-division champion will emerge victorious against... Max Holloway in the main fight of UFC 329, on July 11, in Las Vegas.

In a video posted to his YouTube channel, Aspinall stated that McGregor's main weapon remains his ability to end a fight with a single punch. Although he acknowledges that the time away from the octagon raises doubts, the champion believes that this characteristic remains intact.

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“I believe his power remains. To be honest, I’m more inclined to believe in McGregor’s victory,” declared the heavyweight champion.

Despite betting on the Irishman, Tom aspinall He made a point of highlighting that Holloway represents a huge challenge. According to him, the former featherweight champion possesses characteristics that make life difficult for any opponent, such as a high volume of strikes, excellent stamina, and physical conditioning that allows him to maintain an intense pace throughout the fight.

The fight will mark McGregor's return to the UFC for the first time since July 2021, when he suffered a serious leg fracture against... Dustin poirierMeanwhile, the Hawaiian arrives riding a wave of great performances and tries to capitalize on the moment to spoil the return of one of the biggest stars in the organization's history.

Period of inactivity increases pressure on McGregor

McGregor promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube/UFC

At 37 years old, McGregor is trying to end a drought that has lasted more than six years. His last victory was in January 2020, when he defeated... Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds. Since then, the Irishman has suffered two consecutive defeats to Dustin poirier and did not return to competition after suffering a serious leg fracture during a fight held in July 2021.

The long period away from the sport has transformed the duel against Holloway into one of the most important moments of his recent career. A victory could put the former champion back among the organization's top topics, while another defeat would increase doubts about his ability to compete at a high level.

First fight between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway

The fight took place at UFC Fight Night 26 in Boston in August 2013, early in both fighters' UFC careers. Conor had the advantage, winning by unanimous decision. The fight occurred years before the Irishman won the featherweight title (up to 65,7 kg) in 2015 and became the first to win the title in two weight classes in the UFC, in 2016 against Eddie Alvarez in the lightweight division.

Max Holloway, was BMF champion, won against Justin gaethje No. UFC 300, with a historic knockout in the final seconds and defended against Dustin poirier, before losing to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326 in March. Before moving up a weight class, the Hawaiian won the featherweight title and defended it four times.