"Halloween in 10 seconds, shattered": McGregor passes weight-in for 'first fight in five years'... Big match set for tomorrow (12th) [UFC 329]

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'The octagon's greatest star and troublemaker,' Conor McGregor (37, Ireland), is back. In his first fight in five years against Max Holloway (34, USA), McGregor has passed the weigh-in and completed his preparations for his return.

Former UFC featherweight and lightweight double champion 'Notorious' McGregor made weight at 77.3 kg for the welterweight division, completing his preparations for his first fight in five years. Opponent and former UFC featherweight-BMF (Baddest Man on Earth) champion 'Blessed' Holloway successfully weighed in at 77.1 kg.

McGregor (22 wins, 6 losses) and Holloway (27 wins, 9 losses) will face off again for the first time in 13 years in the main event of 'UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2' on the 12th (Korean time) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In their first meeting in 2013 when both were rookies, McGregor won by unanimous decision using his wrestling prowess.

After completing the weigh-in, McGregor leaned his face close to Holloway's, engaging in a psychological battle. Holloway did not back down and stared back at McGregor. After the face-off, both fighters struck fighting poses without shaking hands.

When asked about his feelings on getting a chance for revenge after 13 years, Holloway said, "I am too vicious and too ruthless," and added, "If McGregor is a missile, I am a nuclear bomb," confidently predicting victory. McGregor thanked the fans who came to support him and shouted, "Get ready for the blockbuster McGregor will show tomorrow."

At the pre-fight press conference held yesterday, McGregor boldly declared, "I can destroy Max in 10 seconds." Regarding Holloway's remarks about wanting a third fight, McGregor called them "rude" and pointed out that "he is only thinking of financial gain and has not realized what kind of danger he is in." He further stated, "I will retire Holloway this Sunday," and firmly added, "There will be no third fight for money."

Holloway, known as the master of long fights boasting the longest UFC match time (8 hours, 52 minutes, 43 seconds), declared that he would drag McGregor into a war of attrition. He said, "I hope McGregor knows how to swim. I will take him deep underwater," and vowed victory by adding, "It's going to be a very long night for McGregor."

In response, McGregor warned, "If we go deep underwater, Holloway will suffer a serious concussion" and reminded him, "In the first fight, you left the arena in a wheelchair."

The co-main event fighters, ranked fifth in the UFC lightweight division (70.3 kg), 'God of War' Benoit Saint-Denis (30, France), and sixth-ranked 'The Body' Paddy Pimblett (31, England), also successfully completed their weigh-ins. Saint-Denis (17 wins, 3 losses, 1 no contest) recorded 70.3 kg, while Pimblett (23 wins, 4 losses) stepped off the scale at 70.8 kg.

Saint-Denis stood before Pimblett draped in the French flag, while Pimblett stared back with a mischievous smile. The two fighters shook hands and pledged to perform well.

At yesterday's press conference, Pimblett expressed confidence by saying, "Saint-Denis will come at me trying to take my head off," but added, "But as I proved against Justin Gaethje, no one can take my head off." He raised his voice and declared, "I'm a Scouser (from Liverpool), and we never get knocked out."

Saint-Denis vowed his determination by saying, "Expect a violent fight as you all anticipate," and added, "I will fight in BSD style." He further predicted the finish by stating, "This fight will be a war. Do not blink during the match."

'UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2' main card will be broadcast live on tvN and TVING starting at 10 a.m. on the 12th, while the undercard will air live on TVING from 8 a.m.

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