UFC has unveiled the official poster for the upcoming bout between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway.
The UFC has released the official poster for what promises to be a marquee matchup, with Conor McGregor set to face Max Holloway in a lightweight bout announced ahead of the event scheduled around June 2026.
McGregor, known as "The Notorious," enters the fight carrying a 22-6-0 professional record. 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 at a 49 percent accuracy rate, and his takedown activity averages 0.67 per 15 minutes, reflecting a more well-rounded game than his purely striking reputation sometimes suggests.
Holloway, nicknamed "Blessed," brings a 27-9-0 record and currently sits fourth in the lightweight division, ranking ninth pound-for-pound. The 34-year-old American out of Gracie Technics is one of the most prolific strikers in UFC history, averaging 7.2 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy. Standing five-foot-eleven with a 69-inch reach, the orthodox fighter from the United States has been one of the sport's most active and durable competitors across multiple divisions.
Why it matters
- Holloway enters ranked fourth at lightweight and ninth pound-for-pound, meaning a strong performance could push him deeper into title contention
- McGregor's return puts one of the sport's most recognizable names back in a high-profile divisional matchup
- The reach and output contrast is stark — Holloway's volume game against McGregor's southpaw power and longer 74-inch reach sets up a compelling striking puzzle
- A win for either fighter carries significant divisional weight at 155 pounds
