Conor McGregor News

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 10, 2026

Conor McGregor and Max Holloway tipped the scales on Friday ahead of their UFC 329 clash, and their rematch is now official. McGregor and Holloway both made the welterweight limit in “Sin City.” The Irishman weighed in at 170.5 pounds, while Holloway hit the 170-pound mark. That means that barring unforeseen circumstances at the last minute, McGregor vs. Holloway 2 will take place as planned on Saturday inside T-Mobile Arena.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 10, 2026

Dana White believes the winner of the UFC 329 main event on Saturday will have a bevy of directions available. Conor McGregor is readying up for his return fight after being away from pro MMA competition for five years. He’ll meet an old foe in Max Holloway, who he defeated all the way back in 2013. It’s a significant event that figures to have major implications for the winner of the welterweight headliner.

Harry Kettle - July 10, 2026

UFC veteran Conor McGregor has laid down his official prediction for his UFC 329 main event against Max Holloway. At UFC 329, Conor McGregor will attempt to roll back the years in his blockbuster welterweight main event against Max Holloway. It’s been five years since we have seen him compete, and while we all know how dangerous he can be with his hands, Max has been incredibly active by comparison.

Harry Kettle - July 10, 2026

UFC star Conor McGregor has spoken about one of the most prevalent issues in the promotion these days – fighter pay. This weekend at UFC 329, Conor McGregor will make his return to action when he collides with Max Holloway in a huge welterweight fight. It will serve as the first time he makes the walk to the cage in five years, and many fans have the same question: why?

Curtis Calhoun - July 9, 2026

UFC superstar Conor McGregor made his first public remarks on three-time rival Dustin Poirier’s recent arrest. As Conor McGregor prepares to return to the Octagon at UFC 329 this Saturday, his three-time rival, Dustin Poirier, is struggling with life outside of the cage.

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.

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.

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.

Curtis Calhoun - July 8, 2026

Conor McGregor’s longtime management responded to The New York Times’ allegations that he used banned substances before UFC 329. Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return to the Octagon is days away as he prepares to fight Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event this Saturday. McGregor hasn’t fought since suffering a leg injury against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.

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.

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],

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.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 8, 2026

Conor McGregor has no love lost for Khabib Nurmagomedov in his latest rant about his old foe. McGregor is set to make his comeback fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on Saturday, but most fans expected “The Eagle’s” name to be brought up during fight week at some point. That moment occurred during the popular Irishman’s interview with Complex. McGregor was asked to rank MMA legends on an all-time list, and things went awry quickly when Nurmagomedov was mentioned.

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.

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.

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.

Curtis Calhoun - July 7, 2026

A UFC Hall of Famer believes Conor McGregor faces a nearly impossible scenario in his highly anticipated return to the Octagon. Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon after a five-year absence this weekend at UFC 329 against Max Holloway. It’ll mark McGregor’s first fight since injuring his leg against Dustin Poirier in their UFC 264 trilogy bout.

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.