MMA journalist Ariel Helwani reports that the UFC is developing a fight between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway for July 11. This would mark a highly anticipated rematch between the two featherweight legends. The original post is brief and does not provide additional details about the event location or whether this is confirmed. No official announcement has been made by the UFC at this time. The matchup would be a significant headliner if finalized.
According to MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, the UFC is working on a rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway targeted for July 11, though no official announcement has been made and the bout remains unconfirmed at this stage.
Holloway, 34, enters as one of the most decorated strikers in the sport. The Hawaiian carries a 27-9-0 record and currently sits fourth in the lightweight division and ninth in the pound-for-pound rankings. Fighting out of Gracie Technics in an orthodox stance, he stands five-foot-eleven with a 69-inch reach and lands an extraordinary 7.2 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy — among the highest output rates in the UFC.
McGregor, 37, holds a 22-6-0 record and would be returning to action for the Irish outfit SBG Ireland. The southpaw stands five-foot-nine but carries a notably longer 74-inch reach. "The Notorious" posts a striking accuracy of 49 percent and lands 5.32 significant strikes per minute, with a slightly more active takedown rate of 0.67 per 15 minutes compared to Holloway's 0.24.
The two previously met at UFC 189 in 2015, a featherweight contest that McGregor won by TKO.
Why it matters
- A confirmed booking would mark one of the most anticipated rematches in featherweight and lightweight history
- Holloway's top-five lightweight ranking means a high-profile win could push either fighter into title contention
- The stylistic contrast — McGregor's southpaw precision and extended reach against Holloway's relentless volume striking — sets up a compelling stand-up contest
- With no location or card details confirmed, the July 11 target date remains subject to change pending an official UFC announcement
