McGregor to fight Holloway in UFC return in July
Conor McGregor is set to return to the UFC on July 11, facing Max Holloway in a welterweight bout at UFC 329. This will be McGregor's first fight in five years, following a leg injury sustained in 2021. The matchup is a rematch from their 2013 encounter, where McGregor emerged victorious.
- ▪Conor McGregor will fight Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11.
- ▪This marks McGregor's return after a five-year hiatus due to injuries and controversies.
- ▪The fight is a rematch from their 2013 bout, which McGregor won on points.
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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 Set for First UFC Fight in 5 Years — Yahoo 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
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McGregor to fight Holloway in UFC return in JulyImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Conor McGregor is a former UFC featherweight and lightweight championPublished18 minutes agoConor McGregor will return to action for the first time in five years when he faces Max Holloway in a welterweight bout at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on 11 July.The 37-year-old Irishman has not fought since breaking his leg in defeat by Dustin Poirier in 2021.He was scheduled to return against American Michael Chandler in 2024 but pulled out just over two weeks prior to the bout after breaking his toe.The fight with Holloway is a rematch of their featherweight bout in 2013, which McGregor won on points.Holloway, 34, is a difficult return opponent for McGregor as the Hawaiian has consistently competed at the highest…
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