The MMA legend will compete at UFC 329 in the United States for the first time in five years.
Published May 17, 2026
Despite not having fought since 2021, Conor McGregor, one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts (MMA), will return to action against Max Holloway on July 11 in Las Vegas, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White announced.
Irishman 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, White announced on Saturday. This is a rematch of their August 2013 featherweight bout, which McGregor won by a three-round decision despite a torn ACL.
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McGregor, 37, last fought on July 10, 2021, losing by TKO to Dustin Poirier after breaking his leg in the final seconds of the first round. The Fighters had split in their previous two games.
Another return was canceled when McGregor injured his toe before his scheduled fight with Michael Chandler in June 2024.
McGregor became the first UFC fighter to become champion in two weight classes at the same time in 2016. He won the featherweight belt by knocking out Jose Aldo in December 2015, and stopped Eddie Alvarez for the lightweight title in November 2016. 1 win, 3 losses in the last 4 games.
Holloway, 34, is a former featherweight champion who has defeated Justin Gaethje, Aldo (twice), Poirier and Frankie Edgar. The Hawaii native has fought 1-1 since moving to lightweight in 2025, his last fight being a five-round decision loss to Charles Oliveira in March.
