Conor McGregor News

Harry Kettle - July 11, 2026

UFC star Sean O’Malley’s heart believes that Conor McGregor will get the job done in the main event of UFC 329. Tonight, Conor McGregor will go head to head with Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329. It will serve as the first time that Conor has competed in mixed martial arts since 2021, when he suffered a nasty leg break in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier.

Curtis Calhoun - July 10, 2026

The ‘Drake curse’ might be back in play as Conor McGregor and Max Holloway clash in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 329. For the first time in five years, Conor McGregor will make his highly-anticipated walk to the Octagon at UFC 329 on Saturday in Las Vegas. McGregor and former BMF titleholder Max Holloway headline a stacked card to cap off the UFC’s annual International Fight Week event.

Cole Shelton - July 10, 2026

Jose Aldo has shared his prediction for Saturday’s UFC 329 main event between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway. McGregor and Holloway are set to rematch on Saturday, and heading into the bout, the Irishman is a +180 underdog while the Hawaiian is a -225 favorite on FanDuel. Given that Aldo has fought both of them, he’s familiar with both, and he expects Holloway to get his hand raised.

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.

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?

Dylan Bowker - July 9, 2026

Conor McGregor is returning to the UFC and has also been a figurehead promotional element within BKFC lately, and one of the bare-knuckle champions within that stable has offered thoughts on McGregor’s comeback bout.  Franco met ‘The Notorious’ at the BKFC Italy press conference that led to ‘Bon Bon’ winning a high-stakes trilogy bout with Jimmy Sweeney. As he touched on his viewpoints regarding McGregor’s rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11th, Franco said [via Bare Knuckle Bowker],

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.