Merab Dvalishvili makes surprising pick for UFC 329's McGregor vs. Holloway 2

Merab Dvalishvili outlined predictions for four UFC 329 main card bouts, offering a snapshot of fighter sentiment ahead of the Las Vegas event. In a video shared by UFC on Paramount+ on X, the former bantamweight champion weighed in on Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway and Benoit St. Denis vs Paddy Pimblett. He also picked Brandon Royval over Lone'er Kavanagh and chose Cory Sandhagen against Mario Bautista. On the co-main, Dvalishvili favored St. Denis. Regarding McGregor's return, he said he wants to see McGregor win and is "rooting" for him while noting respect for Holloway. UFC 329 takes place Saturday, July 11, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.