Overview
- The UFC confirmed that McGregor will headline UFC 329 against Max Holloway on July 11 at T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in a five‑round welterweight main event.
- McGregor has posted that he is “better than ever” and shared training footage as he begins camp for his first fight since a 2021 leg fracture and a multi‑year layoff.
- Early betting markets and many analysts list Holloway as a clear favorite based on his recent activity and volume striking, while commentators say McGregor’s knockout power still gives him a realistic upset path.
- Fighters including Ilia Topuria and Robert Whittaker have publicly weighed in, with Topuria predicting a striking contest that he thinks McGregor can win and Whittaker noting McGregor’s prior experience at 170 pounds as a potential edge.
- The matchup is expected to drive large pay‑per‑view and ticket demand during International Fight Week and has already drawn interest from outside promoters should McGregor later become a free agent.