McGregor to fight Holloway in UFC return in July

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May 17, 2026 · 6:03 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 49 views

McGregor to fight Holloway in UFC return in July

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Conor McGregor is set to return to the UFC after a five-year absence, facing Max Holloway in a welterweight bout at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11, 2026. The fight marks a rematch of their 2013 featherweight encounter, which McGregor won by decision. McGregor has faced several setbacks in recent years, including injuries, a doping-related ban, and legal issues, but has passed multiple drug tests in 2026 ahead of his comeback.

Key facts

▪Conor McGregor will fight Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11, 2026.
▪McGregor has not fought since breaking his leg in a 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier.
▪The bout is a rematch of their 2013 featherweight fight, which McGregor won on points.
▪McGregor served an 18-month anti-doping ban, backdated to September 2024 and ending in March 2026.
▪McGregor was ordered to pay £206,000 in damages to Nikita Hand in a 2024 civil case related to a 2018 incident.

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6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 39 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 3 centre.

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▪ What to expect from Conor McGregor's return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 -- and an early prediction — CBS Sports
▪ Conor McGregor to fight Max Holloway in UFC return on July 11 — Al Jazeera English
▪ UFC star Conor McGregor returning to the cage for first time in 5 years in July — NBC News — Top
▪ McGregor books July 11 return against Holloway — ESPN — Top
▪ McGregor to fight Holloway in UFC return in July — BBC Sport

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