Newly married Conor McGregor reveals a major “romantic change” he has specifically made in his life to outshine Max Holloway at UFC 329
Conor McGregor has revealed that he made a major personal change during his training camp ahead of his long-awaited return at UFC 329. The former two-division UFC champion said he chose to avoid all physical intimacy while preparing for his rematch against Max Holloway, believing the decision could help improve his performance inside the Octagon.McGregor will return to action this Saturday after a five-year absence from MMA competition. The Irish star faces Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 in Las Vegas. With questions surrounding his comeback after a long layoff and a serious leg injury, McGregor said he has done everything possible to prepare for one of the biggest fights of his career.
Conor McGregor says new training approach has increased his focus ahead of UFC 329
During media day in Las Vegas, Conor McGregor explained that this training camp was different from any he had experienced before. He revealed that he completely avoided physical intimacy throughout his preparation. According to McGregor, it was the first time he had followed such an approach, and he believes it has increased his mental focus and motivation. He said he feels a strong sense of energy building ahead of fight night and is eager to find out whether this new routine gives him an advantage inside the cage. McGregor added that he expects Saturday to be a memorable night in every way if everything goes according to plan.Many fighters in combat sports have followed similar practices before major contests. Several boxers and mixed martial artists believe avoiding physical intimacy during training camps helps maintain discipline and improve concentration. However, this is the first time McGregor has adopted the method. The 37-year-old, who is a father of four, admitted he had never tried it in any of his previous fight camps.McGregor has not competed since suffering a serious broken leg injury during his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier. His last victory came in January 2020 when he stopped Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds at UFC 246. Since then, injuries and time away from competition have raised questions about whether he can still perform at the highest level.His opponent, Max Holloway, has remained one of the UFC’s most active fighters over the past few years. The former featherweight champion is three years younger than McGregor and enters the fight with regular Octagon experience. Although Holloway will be making his first appearance at 170 pounds, many believe his activity and recent form make him a difficult opponent.Still, McGregor has strengths that could work in his favour. He remains one of the hardest punchers in the sport and has previously competed successfully at welterweight. His knockout power means he only needs one clean strike to change the outcome of a fight.UFC 329 is expected to become one of the promotion’s biggest events of the year. The event is projected to set a new gate record at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, while television and streaming viewership is also expected to be exceptionally high.
