McGregor Signs New UFC Deal for July 11 Holloway Rematch After 5-Year Layoff

9 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 25

UFC 329 will mark Conor McGregor’s first fight in five years, with the former two-division champion confirming a new UFC contract for a July 11 main-event rematch against Max Holloway in Las Vegas.
McGregor said the promotion "honored" him with a "great deal" after arguing in January that his old contract was effectively void when UFC moved away from the pay-per-view model in its Paramount+ partnership.
The 37-year-old has not fought since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in July 2021 and has not won since stopping Donald Cerrone in January 2020, but said he has been living in the gym for the comeback.
Holloway, whom McGregor beat in 2013, enters as the more active fighter with eight recent bouts and five wins, including BMF-title victories over Poirier and Justin Gaethje.

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