Conor McGregor is set to return to the UFC Octagon for the first time in five years in a non-title rematch against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas. The matchup was announced by the UFC and reported by Philstar, noting it will be a reprise of their August 2013 meeting, which McGregor won while suffering a torn knee ligament. This comeback is significant for the lightweight and featherweight-adjacent picture, as both men remain major drawing cards and potential title contenders. The bout was revealed during Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions’ inaugural MMA card in Los Angeles, underscoring the crossover promotion’s growing influence. Fans can expect heavy media coverage and speculation about McGregor’s form after a lengthy layoff and Holloway’s chance to avenge his early UFC loss.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
