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McGregor Returns to Main Event, Faces Holloway at UFC 329

5/17/2026

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Summary

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Dana White announced Conor McGregor will headline UFC 329, fighting Max Holloway in Las Vegas on July 11, 2026.
He lost by TKO to Dustin Poirier in July 2021, breaking his leg.
He previously won a 2013 featherweight decision over Holloway despite tearing his ACL.
McGregor, who completed an 18-month anti-doping suspension and a 2024 civil sexual-assault verdict, faces Holloway, who follows a March loss to Charles Oliveira.

History

Historical Context

McGregor’s 13-second knockout of José Aldo at UFC 194 on 12 December 2015 generated 1.2 million PPV buys, eclipsing the 1-million-plus buzz of his July 11 2015 interim-title win over Chad Mendes. That rapid rise established McGregor as a revenue driver, and the upcoming UFC 329 clash with Max Holloway aims to repeat the significant financial impact.

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Story summary

Dana White announced Conor McGregor will headline UFC 329, fighting Max Holloway in Las Vegas on July 11, 2026.
He lost by TKO to Dustin Poirier in July 2021, breaking his leg.
He previously won a 2013 featherweight decision over Holloway despite tearing his ACL.
McGregor, who completed an 18-month anti-doping suspension and a 2024 civil sexual-assault verdict, faces Holloway, who follows a March loss to Charles Oliveira.

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