Conor McGregor finally set to end 5-year layoff, fight Max Holloway at UFC 329
Conor McGregor is set to return to the octagon after a five-year hiatus, facing Max Holloway at UFC 329. The fight will take place on July 11 and will be the main event during UFC International Fight Week. McGregor, a former two-division champion, last fought in July 2021, suffering a serious injury in that match.
- ▪Conor McGregor will fight Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11.
- ▪This will be McGregor's first fight in over five years.
- ▪The bout will be contested at the welterweight limit of 170 pounds.
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