Conor McGregor's HUGE New Frame Has Fans Freaking Out Just Weeks Before UFC 329
Alright, have you seen these photos of Conor McGregor? Because if not, you NEED to. New pics just dropped, showing the Notorious chilling at Laguna Beach, and folks, he looks absolutely massive. We're talking bigger than anyone could've imagined! His physical frame for welterweight is just glaring. With his rematch against Max Holloway at UFC 329 going down Saturday, July 11, in less than two weeks, the MMA community is losing its mind over what they're seeing!
Buffet or Beast Mode? Fans Are Totally Split on McGregor's Build
McGregor's been on a five-year hiatus from the Octagon, making media appearances everywhere from Paramount to Ariel Helwani and Jimmy Fallon. He says he's feeling great and in shape. But underneath the baggage of his legal troubles, his sheer size in these new pictures is sparking intense debate, causing an outcry of opinions.
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Opinions are brutal. One fan wrote, "Two weeks to the fight, and Conor looks like he’s been training for an all-you-can-eat buffet instead of Max Holloway." And it’s not just about bulk; some are even questioning his age. Another fan chimed in, saying, "Honestly, he looks old. Kind of feel bad for Conor cause I think he’s in the right place but I think it may be just too late. We’ll see if he proves the doubters wrong once again." Is it truly too late for the former champ?
Back Against the Wall: Is This Peak Conor?
But hold up, not everyone's counting him out. There's another camp, the ones who remember what this dude can do under pressure. One fan quickly pointed out, "Yall know he’s fighting at 170 right?" reminding everyone that welterweight is no joke, and McGregor's current size might be an advantage. They argue he's usually at his best when his back is against the wall. "Conor definitely has a chance," they said, citing recent upsets. Think Sean Strickland stunning Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 or Justin Gaethje taking out Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 just a month-and-a-half ago. With those kinds of shocks still fresh, can you really count out McGregor against Holloway?
This isn't just another fight. It marks five years and one day since his last time in the Octagon, which was the final chapter of his series with Dustin Poirier. That concluded on the wrong end of a 2-1 spree for McGregor, with his only head-to-head win dating back to their first clash in Sept. 2014 at UFC 178. So, with UFC 329 coming up on July 11 against Max Holloway, the stakes are through the roof for the Notorious. Will Conor McGregor prove all the doubters wrong one more time, or is this new, bulked-up version of him just a mirage? We're all gonna find out together!
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