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Conor McGregor to Return July 11 in Rematch With Max Holloway at UFC 329

Promoters expect the rematch to lift gate and streaming revenue despite doubts about McGregor’s five‑year layoff and ring rust.

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Overview

  • The UFC confirmed McGregor vs. Holloway as the UFC 329 main event for July 11 at T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and released the official 12‑fight card poster.
  • Early betting markets opened with Holloway as a heavy favorite, commonly around -450 and implying roughly an 80% chance to win, and bookmakers are pricing a finish as more likely than a decision.
  • The poster drew fan criticism for apparent AI‑style distortion of McGregor’s likeness and UFC president Dana White publicly defended the promotion’s creative choices.
  • Voices in the sport are split on the outcome: McGregor teammates predict a knockout and big‑time follow‑ups while commentators and former fighters warn that Holloway’s activity and McGregor’s long layoff give the Hawaiian the edge.
  • The matchup pairs McGregor’s first fight since a 2021 broken leg with Holloway’s welterweight debut and carries major commercial stakes because it headlines International Fight Week and will stream on Paramount+, which the UFC says could break its gate record.