Conor McGregor Vs. Max Holloway 2 Is Official: Here's Everything We Know
The bout would mark McGregor’s first UFC fight since 2021, with Holloway opening as a -270 betting favorite, sportsbooks said.
- UFC CEO Dana White announced on Saturday that Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon for a rematch against Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event on July 11 in Las Vegas.
- These two rivals first met in 2013, when McGregor won by decision before becoming the first fighter to hold two championship belts simultaneously in 2016.
- The 37-year-old McGregor has not competed since 2021 due to a severe leg injury, while Holloway will move up to the welterweight division at 170 lbs for this matchup.
- Current betting odds favor Holloway at-270, with McGregor entering as a +230 underdog, though market lines will likely shift as the summer event approaches.
- This comeback follows several failed return attempts, including a cancelled bout against Michael Chandler, alongside ongoing legal issues upheld by Ireland's High Court in July.
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Mixed Martial Arts-McGregor to make UFC comeback on July 11
By Philip O’Connor May 16 (Reuters) – Former two-weight mixed martial arts world champion Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the UFC octagon on July 11 in Las Vegas, UFC President Dana White announced during Saturday night’s UFC card. The Irishman, who has not fought since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in July 2021, faces Hawaiian Max Holloway in the main event at UFC 329 in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with the …
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Conor McGregor returning to fight Max Holloway in July
Conor McGregor, a big name in UFC despite not fighting since 2021, will return for a match with Max Holloway on July 11 in Las Vegas, UFC CEO Dana White announced on Saturday.
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After what feels like an eternity away from the octagon, Conor McGregor is finally back. 'The Notorious' is set to clash with Max Holloway at the upcoming International Fight Week card.
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