McGregor Returns After 5 Years to Face Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 17
McGregor Returns After 5 Years to Face Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11
10 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 17
Dana White confirmed Saturday that Conor McGregor will end a five-year UFC absence against Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 11.
The bout revives a 2013 matchup McGregor won and follows weeks of speculation after the promotion and McGregor had struggled to finalize another comeback fight.
McGregor has not fought since his July 2021 trilogy loss to Dustin Poirier, and a planned 2024 return against Michael Chandler collapsed because of a toe injury.
Holloway enters after a loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326, but the former featherweight champion had long sought a second shot at McGregor in what could be the biggest payday of his career.
After a five-year layoff and devastating injury, can McGregor's power overcome Holloway's legendary cardio in their welterweight rematch?
Is McGregor's push for a shorter fight a master strategy or a sign he can no longer handle a five-round war?
McGregor vs. Holloway 2 at UFC 329: A Decade-Long Rivalry Reignites at Welterweight
Overview
UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, marks the official return of Conor McGregor, who will face Max Holloway in a highly anticipated rematch. After a prolonged absence filled with speculation, McGregor’s comeback was delayed by a toe injury that canceled his fight with Michael Chandler at UFC 303 and by the promotion’s decision to keep him off UFC Freedom 250. Now, after dedicated training, McGregor is set to re-enter the Octagon against Holloway, whose own career has flourished since their first meeting. This bout is a pivotal moment for both fighters and the UFC, promising high stakes and excitement.