Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway fight details: What to know about the MMA return of ‘The Notorious’ originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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“The Notorious” is officially set to make a return to the cage.
Conor McGregor, who last fought in July 2021, has been locked in for a bout against Max Holloway this summer, UFC CEO Dana White announced Saturday night.
McGregor is set for a rematch against his second-ever UFC opponent, Holloway, at UFC 329.
Here’s everything to know about McGregor’s plans to return to UFC to face Holloway.
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Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway fight details
After some ongoing rumors surrounding McGregor’s potential return, White confirmed those plans on Saturday.
UFC officially announced that McGregor and Holloway will face off in a welterweight bout as the main event of International Fight Week at UFC 329, an event that will stream on Paramount+.
The fight will be at 170 pounds.
CONOR MCGREGOR vs MAX HOLLOWAY 2 !!!!
Your International Fight Week main event is confirmed!
[ #UFC329 LIVE July 11 on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/uVxVdgV9Gm
— UFC (@ufc) May 17, 2026
Where will McGregor vs. Holloway be?
McGregor’s return to the cage is slated to come in Las Vegas at UFC 329.
When will McGregor vs. Holloway be?
The rematch of McGregor vs. Holloway is scheduled to be the main event on July 11, 2026, for UFC 329.
Breaking: Conor McGregor will face Max Holloway in the main event at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, @DanaWhite announced on social media.
This bout will be fought at 170 lbs. pic.twitter.com/xm2JT3mO8j
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) May 17, 2026