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May 17, 2026
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Conor McGregor Set for UFC Return Against Max Holloway on July 11

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Conor McGregor will return to the UFC on July 11 in Las Vegas to face Max Holloway in a non-title welterweight bout. This will be a rematch of their 2013 featherweight fight, which McGregor won. McGregor has not fought since 2021 and is looking to revive his career.

The McGregor Comeback

Conor McGregor, a huge name in mixed martial arts (MMA) despite not fighting since 2021, will return for a match with Max Holloway on July 11 in Las Vegas, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White has announced.

McGregor vs. Holloway: The Rematch

Ireland’s McGregor (22-6-0) will face fellow former champion Holloway (27-9-0) in a non-title welterweight bout as the main event of UFC 329 during International Fight Week. This is a rematch of their featherweight bout in August 2013, which McGregor won by a three-round decision despite a torn ACL.

McGregor's Road to Recovery

McGregor, 37, last fought on July 10, 2021, losing by TKO to Dustin Poirier after breaking his leg during the final seconds of the first round. Another return was cancelled when McGregor sustained a toe injury before his match with Michael Chandler scheduled for June 2024.

Holloway's Background

Holloway, 34, is a former featherweight champion who has beaten Justin Gaethje, Jose Aldo (twice), Poirier, and Frankie Edgar. The Hawaii native is 1-1 since moving to lightweight in 2025, losing his last bout to Charles Oliveira by a five-round decision in March.

The Future of McGregor's Career

McGregor became the first UFC fighter to be champion simultaneously in two weight divisions in 2016. He knocked out Jose Aldo for the featherweight belt in December 2015 and stopped Eddie Alvarez for the lightweight title in November 2016. He is 1-3 in his last four bouts.