Conor McGregor Set to Make UFC Comeback Against Max Holloway on July 11
Conor McGregor's UFC return is set for July 11 against Max Holloway
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Conor McGregor will return to the UFC on July 11 to face Max Holloway in a non-title welterweight bout at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. This marks McGregor's first fight in five years, following a series of legal troubles and a lengthy anti-doping suspension. The matchup is a rematch from their 2013 encounter, where McGregor emerged victorious.
- 01Conor McGregor's last fight was on July 10, 2021, where he lost to Dustin Poirier by TKO due to a broken leg.
- 02McGregor has been civilly liable for sexual assault, with a jury ordering him to pay €250,000 in damages.
- 03He served an 18-month anti-doping suspension that ended on March 20, 2023, after missing three drug tests.
- 04Max Holloway, a former featherweight champion, is 1-1 in lightweight fights and lost his last match to Charles Oliveira in March.
- 05This will be McGregor's second fight at welterweight, having primarily competed at featherweight and lightweight.
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Conor McGregor is set to return to the UFC on July 11 against Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, marking his first competition in five years. UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the matchup, which is a rematch from their 2013 fight where McGregor won despite suffering a torn ACL. McGregor's journey back to the octagon has been tumultuous, with legal issues including a civil ruling that found him liable for sexual assault, resulting in a €250,000 damages order. Additionally, he faced an 18-month anti-doping suspension for missing three drug tests in 2024, which concluded on March 20, 2023. McGregor, now 37 years old, has not won a fight since 2020 and holds a record of 22-6. Meanwhile, Holloway, with a record of 27-9, has transitioned to lightweight and is coming off a loss to Charles Oliveira. This fight will be crucial for both fighters as they aim to re-establish their positions in the UFC.
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McGregor's return could reignite interest in UFC events, potentially boosting ticket sales and viewership.
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