McGregor returns: Looking back at the sports world...
Key takeaways
- It has been a long road for the famed fighter, who last fought in UFC 264 back in 2021 when he lost to Dustin Poirier after suffering a broken leg.
- BACK.Conor Mc Gregor will make his return to the Octagon and fight Max Holloway on Jul. 11, @Dana White announced on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/r1mAO0PN9y
- On May 16, Most Valuable Promotions boasts a card absolutely stacked with blockbuster returns, with Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano, Francis Ngannou, Nate Diaz and Junior Dos Santos all coming back after time away from MMA.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
It has been a long road for the famed fighter, who last fought in UFC 264 back in 2021 when he lost to Dustin Poirier after suffering a broken leg. Since then, injuries and a suspension prevented his return to MMA, but it was confirmed Saturday night that said comeback would be occurring on July 11 against Max Holloway in a welterweight matchup.
HE. IS. BACK.Conor Mc Gregor will make his return to the Octagon and fight Max Holloway on Jul. 11, @Dana White announced on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/r1mAO0PN9y
McGregor -- who in 2016 became the first fighter to hold UFC titles in two divisions simultaneously -- is one of several big-name fighters who will be returning to mixed martial arts after an extended period over the next few months. On May 16, Most Valuable Promotions boasts a card absolutely stacked with blockbuster returns, with Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano, Francis Ngannou, Nate Diaz and Junior Dos Santos all coming back after time away from MMA.