A major rematch is booked for International Fight Week. Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon to face Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Fight announcement
Promoters confirmed the fight after weeks of hints from UFC president Dana White. The news arrived as a rival promotion held a big event in Los Angeles, drawing attention away from that card and straight to this booking. UFCcoverage reports the bout will be part of the UFC 329 main card on July 11 during International Fight Week.
Where and when
The fight is set for T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The date is July 11, during the sport’s annual International Fight Week. The rematch will take place at welterweight (170 lbs), a higher weight than their first meeting.
History between McGregor and Holloway
McGregor and Holloway first fought early in their UFC careers in 2013. McGregor won a unanimous decision in that fight despite tearing his ACL during the bout. Both fighters have since become big names. McGregor won both the featherweight and lightweight titles. Holloway held the featherweight title and won the symbolic BMF belt.
Recent form and notes
McGregor, now 37, has been out of action for nearly five years. His last fight ended with a broken leg and a second straight TKO loss to Dustin Poirier. Holloway, 34, has continued to fight regularly. He last fought in March, losing the BMF title to Charles Oliveira by unanimous decision.
There were rumors about this match for some time. Holloway, who fights under the nickname “Blessed,” had said recently he was not approached about a fight with McGregor. The new announcement confirms the matchup and the move up in weight for Holloway. This will be Holloway’s first time fighting at 170 lbs; his career has gone as high as 155 lbs until now. McGregor has previously fought at welterweight several times.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Conor McGregor | Last fought in a loss to Dustin Poirier; left with a broken leg and a TKO loss |
| Max Holloway | Lost the BMF title to Charles Oliveira by unanimous decision in March |
The announcement ends months of speculation and sets up a high-profile fight for UFC 329. Fans will watch to see how McGregor looks after a long layoff and how Holloway handles the jump to a higher weight class. UFCcoverage will follow updates as the card comes together.
