Conor McGregor's return vs. Max Holloway announced for UFC 329 in Las Vegas
Conor McGregor is set to return to the Octagon to face Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. This fight will take place on July 11, four years after McGregor's last appearance. The matchup is highly anticipated as it marks the second meeting between the two fighters, with McGregor previously winning in 2013.
- ▪UFC officially announced the main event of UFC 329 featuring Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway.
- ▪The fight is scheduled for July 11, 2026, during International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
- ▪McGregor's last fight was in July 2021, where he suffered an injury against Dustin Poirier.
- ▪Max Holloway has fought seven times since McGregor's last appearance, with a record of 5-2 in those bouts.
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