Overview
- Conor McGregor is confirmed to return at UFC 329 on July 11 in a five‑round welterweight rematch with Max Holloway at T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- Charles Oliveira told reporters on Thursday that McGregor effectively chose Holloway over him and requested a three‑round comeback bout, which Oliveira says kept him out of negotiations.
- Oddsmakers opened the matchup with Holloway as a clear favorite, reflecting public expectations that Holloway’s form and recent activity give him the edge.
- After being bypassed for the comeback fight, Oliveira has said he will pivot toward unifying his BMF belt with the undisputed lightweight title and has mentioned Justin Gaethje as a likely next opponent.
- Analysts and fighters note the stylistic stakes: Holloway’s recent five‑round experience and conditioning favor him if the fight goes past the opening round, while McGregor’s long layoff and limited remaining UFC contract raise the commercial importance of an early finish.