{"id":39172,"date":"2026-07-09T04:55:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T04:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sherdog.com\/news\/news\/Conor-McGregor-reveals-unusual-training-move-before-UFC-329-return-201824"},"modified":"2026-07-09T04:55:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T04:55:11","slug":"conor-mcgregor-reveals-unusual-training-move-before-ufc-329-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.martialartskleinanzeigen.com\/videos\/conor-mcgregor-reveals-unusual-training-move-before-ufc-329-return\/","title":{"rendered":"Conor McGregor reveals unusual training move before UFC 329 return"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nConor McGregor opened up on his prep for UFC 329 against Max
\nHolloway. | \ud83d\udcf7: Getty\/UFC<\/b><\/p>\n


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Conor
\nMcGregor<\/a> is taking extreme lengths in preparation for his
\nreturn to action in the
\nUltimate Fighting Championship<\/a>.<\/p>\n

McGregor (22-6) returns in a welterweight matchup against Max
\nHolloway<\/a> (27-9) in the main event of
\nUFC 329<\/a> on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This will
\nmark his first appearance inside the Octagon since breaking his leg
\nin a trilogy loss against Dustin
\nPoirier<\/a> in 2021. The Irishman has left no stone unturned ahead
\nof his comeback.<\/p>\n

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Conor McGregor discusses his preparation for Max Holloway
\nrematch<\/h2>\n

McGregor recently revealed that he has abstained from all forms of
\n\u201cphysical touch\u201d while preparing for his upcoming fight. He claims
\nthis is the first time he has practiced abstinence of this form in
\nthe lead-up to a bout. The experience has admittedly been intense
\nfor the former two-division champion, who is waiting for his
\naggression to be unleashed inside the Octagon.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fire is in my belly roaring and it\u2019s about to be released on
\nSaturday night,\u201d McGregor said during the UFC 329 media day. \u201cI
\nhave practiced abstaining also in this camp. It\u2019s the first time
\nI\u2019ve ever done it. From any type of physical touch, if you will.
\nAnd that\u2019s been intense. I\u2019m excited to see what it brings on
\nSaturday night.\u201d<\/p>\n

Abstinence from intercourse while preparing for competition has
\nbeen practiced by athletes for ages. However, modern studies
\nsuggest that it primarily helps athletes mentally, with little
\nphysical benefit.<\/p>\n

McGregor\u2019s last Octagon win came in 2020 against Donald
\nCerrone<\/a>. Meanwhile, Holloway has been active against elite
\nfighters, albeit he is 1-2 in his last three and coming off a
\none-sided loss to Charles
\nOliveira<\/a>.<\/p>\n