UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has predicted a first-round knockout victory for Conor McGregor in his upcoming rematch against Max Holloway at UFC 329.
The featherweight bout is scheduled for July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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Aspinall shared his analysis in a breakdown video on his YouTube channel, citing McGregor's recent demeanor as a key factor.
Aspinall's Confidence in McGregor
“I watched a couple of his interviews recently. He seems in a really good place,” Aspinall said.
“I know it’s only an interview, but he does seem in a good place. When McGregor’s on form, he’s absolutely unreal.”
The heavyweight champion acknowledged that both fighters have evolved since their first encounter a decade ago.
“Neither of them are the same fighter that they were like 10 years ago,” he noted. “Max Holloway, in my opinion, really, really good fighter.”
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McGregor is returning from a long hiatus, while Holloway enters the bout after a loss to Charles Oliveira.
Aspinall emphasized that McGregor still possesses knockout power. “The thing is that power doesn’t leave.
He just needs one shot and it can be over.”
He concluded: “I’m more favoring towards a McGregor win. I think Conor McGregor Round one knockout.
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I think he’s going to land the big left bomber on him.”
