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UFC stunned: Conor McGregor declines deal, drops bombshell tease of epic Netflix bout
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UFC stunned: Conor McGregor declines deal, drops bombshell tease of epic Netflix bout

  • McGregor has two fights left on his UFC deal and may not sign an extension.
  • He will return this summer to headline UFC 329 against Max Holloway.
  • McGregor has explored moves outside UFC, including bare-knuckle boxing and boxing.
  • Netflix and Amazon are noted as potential interested platforms if McGregor becomes available.
  • Ariel Helwani spoke about the business implications of McGregor’s return for UFC and Paramount+.
  • McGregor’s return is seen as a major business story in the MMA landscape.
  • McGregor previously hinted at a potential boxing rematch after his 2017 bout with Mayweather.
  • The UFC 329 lineup features a rematch element, recalling Holloway vs. McGregor history.
  • McGregor’s contract status may influence streaming-rights discussions if he hits free agency.
  • McGregor’s return is framed as a potential turning point for UFC 329 viewership and contracts.
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UFC Legend Makes Case for Conor McGregor to Defeat Max Holloway at UFC 329
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UFC Legend Makes Case for Conor McGregor to Defeat Max Holloway at UFC 329

  • A former two-division champion argues McGregor could still have a chance against Holloway in a potential UFC 329 rematch, despite the odds.
  • Matt Brown says the 170-pound setting could give McGregor more power and a plausible path to victory.
  • Holloway is described as hittable, with Brown noting past losses and Holloway’s mileage since their 2013 encounter.
  • McGregor’s last UFC appearance ended with a broken ankle in the trilogy against Dustin Poirier, shaping his return narrative.
  • Holloway’s recent activity includes a five-round decision over Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 after Topuria’ win over him, per the piece.
  • The article frames UFC 329 as a major event during International Fight Week with fan debate over the matchup.
  • The piece identifies Holloway as a long-tenured featherweight contender with eight fights since McGregor’s last appearance.
  • Holloway’s 2013 win history and McGregor’s 2013 decision over Holloway provide historical context for the potential rematch.
  • The article notes Holloway’s recent setback to Ilia Topuria but emphasizes his return to form with a win over Poirier.
  • The article portrays Brown’s opinion as one side of an ongoing debate among fans ahead of UFC 329.
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