It’s all systems go for Conor McGregor’s UFC return.
McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) takes on Max Holloway (27-9 MMA, 23-9 UFC) in a five-round welterweight main event July 11 at UFC 329 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (Paramount+).
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McGregor will come back from a five-year long layoff. He was initially slated to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in June 2024, but a broken pinky toe forced him out of the bout. It took almost two years for McGregor to be scheduled for another bout, but ultimately, “The Notorious” is happy.
“It’s like a musical – music to my ears, it is,” McGregor told “Mac Energy” on his return (h/t Championship Rounds). “I’m out so long, five years. My body’s fresh. My mind is sharp. I’m ready to come back. I’ve got a great opponent. I’ve got a great deal off the UFC. I’m very, very happy, They honored me, finally.
“July 11, and the opponent is a man I’ve beaten before in Max Holloway. He’s an established fighter, an accomplished fighter, former UFC world champion, multiple time, so this is a quality opponent, and our last bout was martial arts mastery by yours truly, so I plan on doing it again. I plan on showing my growth and my improvements in there, so I’m very, very excited for it. Preparation is going very well. We’re living, breathing and sleeping in the gym.”
McGregor defeated Holloway in their first fight, which took place at featherweight in August 2013. McGregor blew out his knee during the fight, but managed to win by unanimous decision.
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