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Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 Headlines UFC 329 on July 11

McGregor’s first UFC fight in five years will test his recovery and could shape his near-term contract leverage.

Overview

  • The UFC has scheduled UFC 329 for July 11 at T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 as the five-round main event.
  • The bout marks McGregor’s first fight since his 2021 broken-leg injury and will take place at 170 pounds, a weight Holloway has not previously fought at.
  • McGregor said he has “a great deal off the UFC” while reporting from multiple outlets indicates he still has two fights left on his current contract and did not sign a long extension.
  • Longtime manager Audie Attar said McGregor plans to stay active after UFC 329 and revealed McGregor initially preferred Michael Chandler as his comeback opponent.
  • The promotion stacked the card for International Fight Week with a Saint Denis vs. Pimblett co-main and Gable Steveson’s debut, while commentators and betting markets currently favor Holloway based on activity and volume striking.