Conor McGregor's return sets up an unforgettable summer for UFC, from the White House to Las Vegas
Conor McGregor's return to the UFC is set to create an exciting summer for fans, starting with UFC 329 on July 11. He will face Max Holloway in a highly anticipated rematch after a five-year hiatus. The summer also features the unique UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, promising an unforgettable series of fights.
- ▪Conor McGregor will headline UFC 329 on July 11 against Max Holloway after a five-year layoff.
- ▪UFC Freedom 250 will take place on June 14 at the White House, featuring a lightweight title unification bout.
- ▪The UFC's summer events are expected to be among the most anticipated in the promotion's history.
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Conor McGregor's return sets up an unforgettable summer for UFC, from the White House to Las Vegas McGregor's headlining role at UFC 329 caps off a three-event run that's among the best in promotional history By Brian Campbell May 17, 2026 at 1:46 pm ET • 4 min read Getty Images Although we are still a little bit more than 30 days out from the official start date of the summer of 2026, the UFC's calendar over the next two months is absolutely scorching. UFC CEO and president Dana White announced late Saturday the long-awaited return of the biggest and most "Notorious" name in the history of mixed martial arts as former two-division champion Conor McGregor snaps a five-year layoff when he headlines UFC 329 on July 11 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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