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McGregor to fight Holloway in UFC return in July

BBC News · May 17, 2026, 2:51 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Conor Mc Gregor is a former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion
  • Conor Mc Gregor 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.

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Conor Mc Gregor is a former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion

Conor Mc Gregor 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.

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