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Conor McGregor returns to UFC octagon July 11, 2026, against Max Holloway

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Conor McGregor is set to make his highly anticipated return to the UFC octagon on July 11, 2026, at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. He will face Max Holloway in a welterweight bout, marking McGregor's first fight in nearly five years since breaking his leg in 2021. McGregor, with a professional record of 22-6, has not won a fight since January 2020. This bout is a rematch of their 2013 encounter, where McGregor secured a decision victory. AI

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Conor McGregor returns to UFC octagon July 11, 2026, against Max Holloway

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Mazique, Contributor ·

    Conor McGregor's UFC Return: The Numbers That Define McGregor Vs. Holloway 2

    Conor McGregor's UFC 329 return against Max Holloway comes with wild numbers: a five-year layoff, a 13-year rematch and Holloway's all-time significant-strikes record.

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