Conor McGregor next fight: Irish superstar set for UFC return against Max Holloway at International Fight Week
Conor McGregor is set to return to the UFC after a five-year hiatus, facing Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 during International Fight Week in July 2026. The bout marks a rematch from their 2013 encounter, early in both fighters' careers, and comes at a pivotal point as both seek career resurgence. The event will feature a stacked card, including Paddy Pimblett against Benoit Saint Denis and the UFC debut of Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson.
- ▪Conor McGregor will return to the UFC on July 11, 2026, at UFC 329 after a five-year absence due to injury.
- ▪He will face Max Holloway, with whom he previously fought in 2013, early in both of their UFC careers.
- ▪McGregor's last fight was a loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021, where he suffered a broken leg.
- ▪Holloway has since become a dominant featherweight champion and set multiple striking records in the UFC.
- ▪The UFC 329 card will also feature Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis and Gable Steveson's promotional debut.
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Conor McGregor next fight: Irish superstar set for UFC return against Max Holloway at International Fight Week Two of UFC's biggest stars run it back at 2026 International Fight Week By Shakiel Mahjouri May 16, 2026 at 10:37 pm ET • 1 min read Getty Images Conor McGregor is back. After a five-year hiatus, the former two-division champion is set for his UFC return at UFC 329 in July when he takes on former featherweight champion Max Holloway. The promotion announced the blockbuster main event on Saturday night during the UFC Fight Night broadcast.McGregor and Holloway were early in their careers when they first fought all the way back in 2013. McGregor had only fought once before in the UFC while Holloway was stepping into his 10th professional fight.
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