A rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway is reportedly on the finishing straight and close to being finalized, according to Ariel Helwani. The bout is targeted for July 11, and sources indicate that everything is nearly ready for the fight to be signed and officially confirmed. Helwani stated that something serious would have to happen for this matchup not to come together. The plan is not yet 100% confirmed but is very close to that point. This would be a highly anticipated rematch between two featherweight legends.
According to reporter Ariel Helwani, a featherweight rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway is close to being finalized, with July 11 set as the target date. The bout has not been officially confirmed, but Helwani indicated that barring something significant going wrong, the fight is all but done.
McGregor, known as "The Notorious," carries a professional record of 22 wins and 6 losses. The 37-year-old Irishman, who trains out of SBG Ireland, is a southpaw standing five-foot-nine with a notably long 74-inch reach. He lands 5.32 significant strikes per minute and connects on 49 percent of his strikes, making him one of the more accurate punchers in the game.
Holloway, nicknamed "Blessed," enters with a record of 27-7-0 and is currently ranked fourth in the lightweight division and ninth in the pound-for-pound rankings. The 34-year-old Hawaiian trains out of Gracie Technics and fights out of an orthodox stance at five-foot-eleven with a 69-inch reach. He is among the most prolific volume strikers in the sport, landing 7.2 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- The two originally met early in both their careers, making a rematch between now-seasoned veterans a major draw
- Holloway's current top-five lightweight ranking means divisional positioning could shift significantly depending on the outcome
- McGregor's southpaw style and extended reach against Holloway's relentless volume presents a compelling stylistic clash
- At 37, McGregor's timeline adds extra weight to how this potential fight is framed within his career
