Conor McGregor News
Max Holloway explains why he hopes Conor McGregor is competitive in return fight: "Make him think he can do it one more time"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 9, 2026
Max Holloway would rather have a competitive clash with Conor McGregor than a one-sided victory. Holloway will get his chance at revenge when he meets the former two-division UFC champion on Saturday. “Blessed” fell short against McGregor all the way back in 2013, and the two will collide again in the UFC 329 headliner. Holloway is the betting favorite going into his welterweight debut, but some feel McGregor’s punching power and experience at 170 pounds must be taken into account.
Conor McGregor once again fires shots at 'bum' Justin Gaethje: "Max Holloway put him face down, ass up"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 9, 2026
Conor McGregor is continuing to take aim at Justin Gaethje. McGregor has never been shy in sharing his thoughts on other fighters whether they’re on his radar or not. The “Notorious” one is making his comeback fight in the welterweight division, yet he has shared some harsh words for the newly crowned UFC Lightweight Champion. The Irishman recently told UFC on Paramount that he thinks Gaethje is “woeful” inside the Octagon.
Conor McGregor calls himself an 'innocent man' despite verdict in civil sexual assault case
Harry Kettle - July 9, 2026
UFC star Conor McGregor continues to plead his innocence despite being found liable in his civil sexual assault case. On Saturday night, Conor McGregor will make his return to the Octagon for the first time in five years. He will collide with Max Holloway, and while it may be taking place at welterweight, many believe that Max is the favorite given the amount of time that the Irishman has been away from active competition.
Conor McGregor sends violent warning to Max Holloway ahead of UFC 329: 'I plan to contort Max's body'
Cole Shelton - July 8, 2026
Conor McGregor sent a violent message to Max Holloway ahead of his return at UFC 329. McGregor is set to end his five-year-long-layoff in the main event of UFC 329 on Saturday in a highly anticipated welterweight bout against Holloway. Although the Irishman enters the bout as the underdog, he has full confidence that he will be able to beat Holloway and plans to do it violently.
Conor McGregor's coach takes the blame for toe injury that canceled UFC 303 comeback
Curtis Calhoun - July 8, 2026
Conor McGregor’s longtime coach John Kavanagh blames himself for his star protege’s sudden withdrawal from UFC 303. It’s been five years since Conor McGregor fought inside the UFC Octagon. The long wait for the former two-division UFC champion to return to the cage will end this weekend at UFC 329, as McGregor fights Max Holloway in the main event.
Conor McGregor would be called a cheater by many but his UFC 329 return is "good for the casual fan", per PFL star
Dylan Bowker - July 8, 2026
Conor McGregor headlines UFC 329 this weekend, and a standout PFL fighter questions some of the activity that the Irishman got up to during his half-decade on the sidelines. The referenced combatant is Johnny Eblen, who has a rematch with Impa Kasanganay set for PFL Austin on July 18th for interim middleweight gold. A prior PFL fight of Eblen’s received a particular bit of derision from McGregor as a fighting modality that the former two-division UFC champ doesn’t want to see in the sport. When asked for his thoughts on ‘The Notorious’ returning for a sequel clash with Max Holloway on July 11th, Eblen said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],
Conor McGregor puts himself over Jon Jones as UFC GOAT ahead of UFC 329: 'He can't box!'
Curtis Calhoun - July 8, 2026
UFC superstar Conor McGregor doesn’t believe Jon Jones deserves to be at the top of the heap when discussing the all-time greatest fighters. Ahead of Conor McGregor’s return to the Octagon this weekend at UFC 329, the former two-division UFC champion continues to make headlines. McGregor will fight former BMF titleholder Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event this Saturday; his first fight in five years.
Conor McGregor shockingly praises Islam Makhachev ahead of potential future title fight
Curtis Calhoun - July 8, 2026
UFC superstar Conor McGregor gave welterweight titleholder Islam Makhachev rare praise after years of bad blood with him and his team. Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon this weekend against Max Holloway at UFC 329. In a welterweight bout against the former BMF titleholder, McGregor will make his first walk to the Octagon in five years.
Conor McGregor admits he needed to 'dig deep' ahead of comeback fight: "It takes a lot of deep internal work to return"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 8, 2026
Conor McGregor will be returning to the Octagon on Saturday for the first in five years, and he says it took some soul-searching to get to this point. McGregor is set to collide with Max Holloway in the final bout on the UFC 329 card in Las Vegas. The “Notorious” one hasn’t seen active pro MMA competition since suffering a broken leg against Dustin Poirier in 2021. Fans expected to see McGregor back in 2024, but an injury setback led to disappointment.
UFC 329 Best Bets: Paddy Pimblett bounceback, quick finishes lead cash-ins (with BetOnline)
Curtis Calhoun - July 8, 2026
UFC lightweight star Paddy Pimblett leads the way for wagers you should place for UFC 329 this weekend in Las Vegas. UFC 329 is days away as former two-division champion Conor McGregor, one of the most beloved figures in Mixed Martial Arts history, prepares to return to the Octagon against former BMF titleholder Max Holloway. It’ll mark McGregor’s first fight since injuring his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.
Max Holloway vows to 'remind the world who I am' against Conor McGregor after UFC 329
Cole Shelton - July 7, 2026
Max Holloway is looking to remind everyone just how good he is. Holloway is set to headline UFC 329 on Saturday against Conor McGregor at welterweight. The Hawaiian is coming off a disappointing one-sided loss to Charles Oliveira to lose his BMF belt, as he was taken down and controlled for five rounds.
Conor McGregor's former rival Chad Mendes says 'mental strength' will be key factor at UFC 329
Curtis Calhoun - July 7, 2026
One of Conor McGregor’s biggest rivals, Chad Mendes, believes McGregor is uniquely equipped to deal with immense pressure at UFC 329. Conor McGregor made many enemies earlier in his UFC career, including UFC Hall of Famers Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jose Aldo. During his meteoric rise, McGregor backed up his trash talk with many legendary highlights, including his 13-second knockout against Aldo at UFC 194.
Conor McGregor 'might have some of that hunger back' after five-year absence: "This is a terrible look if he doesn't win this fight"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 7, 2026
The embarrassment of failure is what Matt Brown believes will have Conor McGregor highly motivated in his return this Saturday. McGregor hasn’t fought since 2021 when his suffered a broken tibia and fibula against Dustin Poirier, and while a 2024 comeback plan fizzled, he’s ready to roll on Saturday for UFC 329. The “Notorious” one will put a bow on International Fight Week when he meets Max Holloway a second time. McGregor won their 2013 encounter long before either man reached legendary status.
Conor McGregor's only chance against Max Holloway is first-round blitz, says former UFC champion
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 7, 2026
Conor McGregor will need a sensational opening round against Max Holloway, at least that’s what Belal Muhammad believes is needed to ensure victory. UFC 329 will see McGregor return to the spotlight for his first bout since 2021. A leg break kept McGregor out of action, but he was set for a 2024 showdown with Michael Chandler. An injury setback forced the matchup to be cancelled, but the “Notorious” one is finally ready to step back inside the Octagon against Max Holloway to cap off International Fight Week on Saturday.
Conor McGregor is fighting Max Holloway at the right time, says MMA analyst
Harry Kettle - July 7, 2026
MMA analyst Kenny Florian has given his thoughts on Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway at UFC 329 this weekend. For the first time in five years, Conor McGregor will compete in a mixed martial arts fight under the UFC umbrella on Saturday. He will go head to head with Max Holloway, a man he’s quite familiar with after defeating him more than a decade ago.
UFC 329 | Pro fighters make their picks for Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2
Cole Shelton - July 7, 2026
The UFC is in Las Vegas, Nevada, for a stacked UFC 329 card that serves as International Fight Week. In the main event, Conor McGregor makes his return to the Octagon to take on Max Holloway in a rematch of their 2013 fight, but this fight is now at welterweight instead of featherweight. Heading into the bout, McGregor is a +176 underdog while the Hawaiian is a -230 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the bout at UFC 329, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the welterweight scrap. Although Holloway is moving up to welterweight, the pros expect the Hawaiian to get the win, as they expect him to take over in the later rounds after early success by McGregor.
Paddy Pimblett believes he can secure Conor McGregor bout after UFC 329: 'I’ll fight him at welterweight in MSG'
Cole Shelton - July 6, 2026
Paddy Pimblett believes UFC 329 is set up for him to face Conor McGregor next time out. McGregor is set to headline UFC 329 against Max Holloway at welterweight in a highly anticipated bout. Pimblett, meanwhile, is fighting in the co-main event against Benoit Saint-Denis.
Bruce Buffer is amazed the draw Conor McGregor still has ahead of UFC 329: 'It's going to be a big fight'
Cole Shelton - July 6, 2026
UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer knows UFC 329 will be a massive event due to the return of Conor McGregor. McGregor is set to end his five-year-long layoff on Saturday in the main event of UFC 329 in a welterweight fight against Max Holloway. It serves as a rematch of their 2013 fight, which McGregor won by decision when they were both at featherweight.