Dana White is already planning for what comes next if Conor McGregor beats Max Holloway at UFC 329.
McGregor and Holloway meet in the July 11 main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. ‘The Notorious’ already owns a win over Holloway from their 2013 meeting, but the rematch arrives with both men in completely different phases of their careers.
With both fighters entering a major career spot, White made it clear that the result will immediately shape the UFC’s next move.
Speaking to The Mac Life, White said:
“Anything is possible if [Conor] wins on Saturday night. Whoever wins, it’s a big win. I got like five scenarios in my head if Conor wins, and like three if Max wins. It’s huge for both of them.”
Check out Dana White’s comments about Conor McGregor below:
Dana White Says Conor McGregor Win Opens More Options Than Holloway Win
The statement shows how much is riding on the UFC 329 headliner.
For Conor McGregor, a win would completely change the direction of his comeback. The former featherweight and lightweight champion has not been an active contender in recent years, but his name value still gives the UFC major flexibility if he beats Max Holloway.
A McGregor win would give the UFC multiple routes. A Holloway trilogy would be available if the series is tied at 1-1, but the bigger swing could be a title-level fight at lightweight or welterweight. Islam Makhachev would also be an obvious name to watch, given McGregor’s history with Khabib Nurmagomedov and the wider Dagestan rivalry. A McGregor vs Makhachev fight would carry both title implications and years of built-in tension.
For Holloway, the picture is more direct. A win over the Irishman would avenge one of the earliest losses of his UFC career and strengthen his position as one of the most valuable names across multiple divisions. Holloway has already spoken about big fights after UFC 329, including the possibility of chasing another major title opportunity.
White did not reveal the specific scenarios, but the message was clear. The UFC is ready to move quickly depending on who wins.
McGregor brings the bigger commercial ripple effect. ‘Blessed’ brings activity, form, and elite credibility.
UFC 329 is not just a comeback fight or a rematch. It is a decision point for the UFC’s next major direction.
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