UFC star Conor McGregor returning to the cage for first time in 5 years in July
Conor McGregor is set to return to the UFC octagon on July 11, 2026, in Las Vegas, marking his first fight since 2021. He will face Max Holloway, whom he previously defeated in 2013, in a highly anticipated matchup. McGregor, one of the biggest draws in MMA history, has faced recent injuries and legal issues but remains a prominent figure in combat sports.
- ▪Conor McGregor will fight Max Holloway on July 11, 2026, in Las Vegas, his first bout since 2021.
- ▪McGregor has not fought since suffering a TKO loss and broken leg against Dustin Poirier in 2021.
- ▪He was scheduled to face Michael Chandler in 2024 but withdrew due to a toe injury.
- ▪McGregor is the first UFC fighter to hold titles in two weight classes simultaneously.
- ▪A 2024 civil court in Ireland found McGregor liable for sexually assaulting a woman in 2018, resulting in a $257,000 award to the plaintiff.
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Mixed Martial ArtsUFC star Conor McGregor returning to the cage for first time in 5 years in JulyMcGregor, the biggest draw in MMA history, has not fought since he suffered a TKO loss in 2021.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Conor McGregor at UFC 264 event on July 10, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada.Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC / Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 17, 2026, 12:04 AM EDTBy Greg RosensteinMMA superstar Conor McGregor will return to the octagon for the first time since 2021 to face Max Holloway on July 11 in Las Vegas, UFC President Dana White announced Saturday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.McGregor has not fought since a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier in 2021.
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