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Conor McGregor Faces Max Holloway at UFC 329
17 May
Summary
- Conor McGregor returns to octagon July 11 at UFC 329.
- He faces Max Holloway, a former featherweight champion.
- McGregor's last fight was a 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier.
Conor McGregor is set to return to the UFC octagon on July 11 during International Fight Week at UFC 329. UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the news, ending years of fan speculation about McGregor's comeback. The former two-division champion will face Max Holloway, a former featherweight champion, in a welterweight bout.
McGregor's last scheduled fight was against Michael Chandler in June 2024 for UFC 303, but he withdrew two weeks prior due to a toe injury. The Irishman has not competed since breaking his leg in a 2021 bout against Dustin Poirier. Despite only one win since 2016, McGregor remains a significant draw for the promotion.
McGregor's career highlights include championship victories in the lightweight and featherweight divisions and memorable rivalries. His fights, particularly against Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier, generated substantial pay-per-view buys. McGregor and Holloway have a prior history, having first fought in 2013.
