Conor McGregor’s $100 bill shorts mocked by fans before UFC 329 return

Conor McGregor is preparing for his return to the Octagon at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, marking the end of a five-year absence from competition. His last fight came at UFC 264, where he lost to Dustin Poirier. At UFC 329, McGregor will face Max Holloway in a rematch of their 2013 bout, which McGregor won by decision. Holloway is coming off a BMF title loss to Charles Oliveira.

Ahead of his comeback, McGregor has been sharing training updates on social media, and one post featuring custom shorts drew significant attention—and ridicule—from fans. The shorts, which feature a $100 bill print on a green background, proved divisive online. While some Instagram users praised the custom gear, the majority of comments were critical, with fans calling them "tacky" and "trash." One user quipped that they looked like "a multi-pack of boxer shorts that were on a clearance sale." The shorts are currently available for purchase on Venum's website, though there is no official confirmation that McGregor will actually wear them in the cage.

Custom fight shorts have become increasingly common in the UFC in recent years, but McGregor's money-themed design failed to win over most observers. The polarizing kit has become an unexpected talking point heading into his highly anticipated comeback fight.