Conor McGregor has opened as a sizable betting underdog for a rumored comeback rematch against Max Holloway targeted for UFC 329, according to a recent roundup of major MMA stories.
The update came as part of a broader recap of notable fight news and developments from Wednesday, April 29, 2026, focused on several high-profile names and upcoming events.
Alongside the McGregor–Holloway betting angle, the feature noted that a BKFC fighter has been found guilty of murder, marking one of the more serious non-fight items in the news cycle.
Sean Strickland was also highlighted in connection with UFC 328 and comments about gun violence, as well as his discussion of a potential fight with Khamzat Chimaev at that event in a referenced video.
In the flyweight picture, Muhammad Mokaev stated that Kyoji Horiguchi is out of UFC Baku and that he is ready to step in, adding another layer of intrigue to the ongoing matchmaking developments.
The stories were presented as part of the recurring “Midnight Mania” feature, which on this date pulled together three main MMA headlines and additional fight-related notes involving names such as Bo Nickal, Takeru, Rodtang, Aljamain Sterling, Youssef Zalal, Arnold Allen, and Melquizael Costa.
