Conor McGregor News
Conor McGregor predicted to earn shocking first-round KO at UFC 329 by current champ
Curtis Calhoun - July 6, 2026
A current UFC champion predicts that Conor McGregor will make it look easy in his fighting return after a five-year hiatus. Future UFC Hall of Famer Conor McGregor will make his first walk to the Octagon in five years this Saturday at UFC 329 against Max Holloway. McGregor is looking for his first UFC win since January 2020, when he knocked out welterweight legend Donald Cerrone at UFC 246.
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.
Conor McGregor claims he's just in his prime now ahead of UFC 329 return: 'It’s a masterpiece on July 11th'
Cole Shelton - July 6, 2026
Conor McGregor vows to put on a ‘masterpiece’ against Max Holloway at UFC 329. McGregor is set to rematch Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 on Saturday, which is a highly anticipated bout. The bout serves as McGregor’s first since he broke his leg in the trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier five years ago.
Conor McGregor warns Max Holloway that he's a 'different animal' going into UFC 329 rematch
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 5, 2026
Conor McGregor believes he’s more dangerous inside the Octagon than he’s ever been, and he vows to prove it on Saturday. McGregor is scheduled to make his return in the UFC 329 headliner. The Irish megastar will collide with Max Holloway, and both men have been sharing their pre-fight thoughts. While “Blessed” sees himself taking McGregor into deep waters and “drowning” him, the “Notorious” one predicts a far different outcome.
Max Holloway plans to 'drown' Conor McGregor in UFC 329 rematch: "Mystic Max has arrived"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 3, 2026
Max Holloway believes he will push Conor McGregor to the brink in their UFC 329 showdown. Holloway and McGregor haven’t shared the Octagon since 2013, which was long before either man became icons in the sport of MMA. The “Notorious” one defeated “Blessed” via unanimous decision. Holloway would emerge as a fan favorite who reached elite championship status, while McGregor became the biggest star the sport has ever seen, capturing gold in two weight classes.
Terence Crawford disputes Conor McGregor's $200 million MMA fight offer
Curtis Calhoun - July 2, 2026
Boxing superstar Terence Crawford says Conor McGregor’s claims about an alleged two-fight offer were fabricated. Conor McGregor will make his highly anticipated return to the UFC Octagon later this month against Max Holloway at UFC 329. It’ll mark McGregor’s first MMA appearance since injuring his leg against Dustin Poirier in their UFC 264 trilogy.
Jon Jones praises Conor McGregor's UFC 329 comeback after suffering 'lot of struggles'
Curtis Calhoun - July 1, 2026
Former UFC two-division champion Jon Jones draws many parallels between his multiple comebacks and Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 return. Conor McGregor will fight former BMF titleholder Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event next weekend in Las Vegas. Five years since his last fight in the Octagon, McGregor will look to pull off one of the greatest comebacks in combat sports history and secure his first win since January 2020.
Conor McGregor given his flowers by Dan Hooker for UFC 329 return despite loaded bank account: "Credit to him"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 29, 2026
Conor McGregor has done quite well for himself financially, and Dan Hooker is impressed that the “Notorious” one hasn’t simply walked away from the fight game. McGregor is scheduled to step back inside the Octagon for the main event of UFC 329 on July 11. The Irishman will be meeting a familiar foe in Max Holloway. The two clashed all the way back in 2013, and it was McGregor who emerged victorious via unanimous decision despite suffering a torn ACL during the fight.
Michael Chiesa thinks Conor McGregor vs Justin Gaethje could compete with White House event
Harry Kettle - June 29, 2026
Former UFC fighter Michael Chiesa has high hopes for how successful a Conor McGregor vs Justin Gaethje fight could be. In the main event of UFC 329, Conor McGregor will go head to head with Max Holloway. The two will face off at welterweight, and although Holloway is seen as the favorite given his overall ability and activity, ‘Notorious’ has far more experience when it comes to competing at 170 pounds.
Conor McGregor doubles down on Justin Gaethje's 'OK' skill level: "He's woeful"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 28, 2026
Conor McGregor has once again made it clear that he doesn’t think much of Justin Gaethje’s abilities inside the Octagon. Gaethje is the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion after pulling off a big upset at UFC Freedom 250. “The Highlight” was a sizable underdog going into his title unification bout with Ilia Topuria on the White House lawn. Gaethje put damage on Topuria’s face in the first round and he only made things worse for “El Matador” as the fight progressed.
Israel Adesanya believes Conor McGregor could have a surprising game plan against Max Holloway at UFC 329
Cole Shelton - June 26, 2026
Israel Adesanya believes Conor McGregor could surprise many with how he fights at UFC 329. McGregor is set to rematch Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 in a highly anticipated fight. Although the Irishman is known for his striking ability, Adesanya thinks McGregor could surprise many and wrestle Holloway early and often as Charles Oliveira did, especially with the fight being at welterweight.
Charles Oliveira claims Conor McGregor declined original UFC 329 offer to pursue 'easier path'
Curtis Calhoun - June 25, 2026
BMF titleholder Charles Oliveira says he was the originally planned opponent for Conor McGregor’s comeback at UFC 329 next month. Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor will return at UFC 329 in just a few weeks against former BMF champion Max Holloway. UFC 329 will mark McGregor’s first walk to the Octagon since UFC 264, when he injured his leg against Dustin Poirier in their trilogy bout.
Paddy Pimblett welcomes possible showdown with Conor McGregor but is focused on winning lightweight gold
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 25, 2026
Paddy Pimblett would never rule out a big payday against Conor McGregor, but he’s also got the UFC lightweight title on his mind. Pimblett was close to getting his chance at fighting for undisputed UFC gold when he met Justin Gaethje back in January. “The Baddy” fell short, dropping a unanimous decision to “The Highlight.” Gaethje went on to stop Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 to become the undisputed 155-pound king.
Conor McGregor reflects on some of his issues outside of the cage
Harry Kettle - June 25, 2026
UFC sensation Conor McGregor has spoken about the lessons he has come to learn courtesy of his issues outside of the cage. At UFC 329 next month, Conor McGregor will take on Max Holloway in his first professional mixed martial arts fight in five years. While many are focused on the fact that one of the biggest stars of all time is coming back, others want to see him be held accountable for some of the problems he has experienced away from fighting.
Conor McGregor return excites BKFC contender but comes with tempered expectations
Dylan Bowker - June 22, 2026
Conor McGregor is weeks away from fighting in the confines of a cage once again and a surging BKFC contender, who has been a long time fan, has covered multiple tendrils attached to the targeted UFC 329 return of the Irish superstar. Nathan Rivera is the referenced bare knuckle boxer here and Rivera clashes with Tray Martin at BKFC Nashville on June 19th in the co-main event. Before Friday’s fight, the ranked featherweight contender touched on multiple topics including a sentiment from a former opponent of BKFC juggernaut Mike Perry’s and Conor McGregor’s in Eddie Alvarez. When discussing the looming UFC return of BKFC figure head Conor McGregor, Alvarez spoke about how if McGregor were to win that Max Holloway rematch coming up, it would be tantamount to one of the biggest upsets in combat sports history because of all the variables with the half decade return timeline, the prior injury, caliber of opponent, etc. When asked for his thoughts on the general return of McGregor on July 11th and that grandiose sentiment from Alvarez, Nathan Rivera said [via Bare Knuckle Bowker],
Paddy Pimblett explains why he favors Conor McGregor to defeat Max Holloway: "I see Conor knocking him out"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 22, 2026
Paddy Pimblett believes Conor McGregor will have a successful return to the Octagon against the odds. McGregor is set to have his first pro MMA bout since 2021. He’s scheduled to rekindle his rivalry with Max Holloway, who he defeated all the way back in 2013. McGregor’s return fight will headline UFC 329 on July 11, which will cap off International Fight Week.
UFC commentator praises Conor McGregor ahead of his return fight at UFC 329
Harry Kettle - June 22, 2026
UFC commentator Michael Bisping has praised Conor McGregor ahead of his upcoming return to action. Next month, Conor McGregor will make the walk to the Octagon for the first time in five years. It’s been a long time coming for his loyal fanbase, and while he has certainly been involved in plenty of controversies outside of the cage, there are still many who want to see him compete.