Conor McGregor Announces Comeback Fight Against Max Holloway at UFC 329
Conor McGregor Finally Returns To UFC; Confirms Blockbuster Comeback Fight vs Max Holloway
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Conor McGregor is set to return to the UFC after a five-year hiatus, facing Max Holloway on July 11, 2026, at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. This rematch comes nearly five years after McGregor's last fight, where he suffered a serious injury, and marks a significant moment in his career as he looks to reclaim his legacy.
- 01McGregor's last fight was on July 10, 2021, where he suffered a broken leg against Dustin Poirier.
- 02The upcoming fight against Holloway will take place at welterweight, unlike their first encounter at featherweight.
- 03McGregor won their first match in August 2013 by unanimous decision despite tearing his ACL during the fight.
- 04This fight is part of International Fight Week and will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- 05Conor McGregor holds a professional MMA record of 22 wins and 6 losses.
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Conor McGregor, the former two-division UFC champion, is making a highly anticipated return to the Octagon after a five-year absence. UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that McGregor will face Max Holloway on July 11, 2026, at UFC 329, set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This fight is particularly significant as it marks McGregor's comeback after a series of injuries and cancelled fights, including a broken leg he sustained in his last bout against Dustin Poirier on July 10, 2021. The matchup against Holloway is a rematch from their first encounter in August 2013, where McGregor won by unanimous decision despite suffering a torn ACL. Now, both fighters are in different stages of their careers, with Holloway having established himself as one of the greatest featherweights in UFC history. McGregor, who will turn 38 just days after the fight, aims to reignite his legacy in the sport with this pivotal bout.
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McGregor's return is expected to generate significant interest and attendance at UFC events, benefiting local businesses in Las Vegas.
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