Conor McGregor to fight Max Holloway as Irishman ends five-year absence from UFC
Conor McGregor is set to return to the UFC after a five-year hiatus, facing Max Holloway at UFC 329. The fight will take place on July 11, just days before McGregor's 38th birthday. This matchup marks McGregor's first appearance since suffering a broken leg in 2021.
- ▪Conor McGregor will fight Max Holloway in the main event at UFC 329 on July 11.
- ▪This will be McGregor's first fight in five years, following a serious leg injury in 2021.
- ▪Max Holloway is a former featherweight champion and has notable victories over several UFC stars.
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