Former fighter claims Conor McGregor needs to win at UFC 329: 'Prove the sons of bitches wrong'

Conor McGregor when weighing the UFC 264. Photo: Reproduction.

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Most popular name in MMA history, Conor McGregor Returning to the world's most famous octagon after a five-year hiatus, the Notorious will face a huge challenge in his opponent's corner in the form of... Max Holloway in the main fight of UFC 329Beyond the difficulty of facing one of the best fighters in history, the former Ultimate featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) champion will have the obligation to win. At least, that's the opinion of Matt Brown, who addressed the issue in the last edition of... Espaitec's 'The Fighter vs. The Writer' this Tuesday (7).

According to the former fighter, the scenario surrounding the fight creates an atmosphere of pressure for the Irishman. Therefore, he will need not only a victory against "The Blessed One," but also to silence the critics at the event that marks International Fight Week.

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"He needs to win this fight. He needs to prove those sons of bitches wrong. Not that he didn't feel it before, but he was on top of the world. I'm sure he expected to win more than he felt it." needed "He has to win. Now, the pressure is at its peak. He has to win this fight. His image will be very damaged if he doesn't win. This really affects a lot of things going forward," he stated.

.@iamtheimmortal argues Conor McGregor might be at his best in a must-win situation #UFC329:

“He's got to prove motherf*ckers wrong. … This is a terrible look if he doesn't win this fight. It really affects a lot of things going forward.”

(🎥 @DamonMartin) pic.twitter.com/s10DjH4Hab

— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) July 7, 2026

Conor McGregor has already beaten Max Holloway.

McGregor defeated Holloway via judges' decision. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Two of the most important names in the history of the sport, McGregor and Holloway faced off for the first time in 2013, when both were still featherweight prospects (up to 65,7 kg). On that occasion, McGregor prevailed and won by unanimous decision with a strategy heavily focused on grappling, motivated by an ACL injury suffered during the fight.