Conor McGregor presented a noticeably larger physique than Max Holloway on the scales ahead of their UFC 329 main event bout. Both fighters successfully made weight, with McGregor tipping the scales at 170.5 pounds and Holloway at 170 pounds.
This marks a significant weight class shift for Holloway, who has historically competed at 155 pounds and most recently at 145 pounds less than two years ago. McGregor, a former featherweight champion, has had previous fights in the welterweight division.
Observers noted McGregor's considerable muscle mass. Former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen commented on McGregor's size, stating he appeared "huge" and as hard as a rock. Sonnen, who has fought middleweights, remarked that McGregor seemed larger than many fighters in that division.
Despite McGregor's apparent size advantage, Holloway holds a two-inch height advantage, standing at 5-foot-11 compared to McGregor's 5-foot-9. McGregor, however, possesses a notable reach advantage of 74 inches to Holloway's 69 inches.
The dynamic of Holloway adapting to a new weight class is expected to be a key storyline in their upcoming fight. The two fighters first met in 2013 at featherweight, with McGregor securing a unanimous decision victory. Their ceremonial weigh-in face-off is scheduled for Friday evening, preceding their Saturday night matchup.