Conor McGregor on brink of historic UFC feat against Max Holloway
Conor McGregor is set to return to the UFC, headlining UFC 329 against Max Holloway. This matchup marks a rematch over a decade after their first encounter. If McGregor competes, it will be one of the longest layoffs in UFC history.
- ▪Conor McGregor will headline UFC 329 against Max Holloway on July 11, 2026.
- ▪If he fights, it will be 1,826 days since his last UFC bout, marking the third-longest layoff in UFC history.
- ▪McGregor has remained a prominent figure in the sport despite his inactivity, engaging in various business ventures and controversies.
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