Conor McGregor is set to return to the Octagon for the first time in five years at UFC 329, facing Max Holloway in a welterweight bout on Sunday, July 12, 2026 (Philippine time) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
McGregor's Long-Awaited Comeback
McGregor (22-6 MMA) will compete in a five-round welterweight match against Holloway. This marks his first professional UFC fight since suffering a broken tibia in his bout against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. The former two-division champion was scheduled to fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303 last year, but that fight fell through.
The 37-year-old McGregor expressed gratitude for the opportunity to return and vowed to pursue championship titles again. "The OG champ-champ, coming for the triple crown," McGregor said at a press conference. "Sounds like a hell of a story to me."
Holloway's Welterweight Debut
Holloway (27-9 MMA) will make his official welterweight debut after competing primarily at 145 and 155 pounds over the years. He took exception to McGregor's claim that he cannot hurt him. "We're gonna find out," Holloway responded to McGregor's boast.
McGregor, on his part, criticized his opponent's lack of manners. The fight promises to be a significant event for both fighters, with McGregor aiming to reclaim his status and Holloway looking to make a statement in a new weight class.
