Conor McGregor explains why he’s bringing his children to watch UFC 329 return live: “They’re gonna see their father walk out”

Conor McGregor plans to bring his children to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for his big UFC 329 return.

McGregor is scheduled to step back inside the Octagon to face Max Holloway in a welterweight clash as part of International Fight Week on July 11. It’ll be the first time fight fans see the “Notorious” one in action since 2021, when he fractured his tibia and fibula in a trilogy clash with Dustin Poirier.

During an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” McGregor revealed that his kids will be attending the event.

“They’re training and living a good, healthy lifestyle for sure,” McGregor said. “I’m gonna bring them to the bout also. I’ve been debating it. It is a dangerous game, but I want to show them what discipline and what dedication and commitment to your craft can achieve. They’re gonna see their father walk out and see the adoration of 20 or 30,000 fans and a great performance, and I want to show them this is what hard work gets you. So, that’s what I’m gonna do.”

McGregor recently told Ariel Helwani that he has two fights left on his UFC deal. The Irishman said there’s the bout with Holloway and one set for April 2027. McGregor didn’t sound too pleased about waiting until next spring for the last bout on his UFC deal. He claimed he’d fight again at the end of 2026 if he could.

The “Notorious” one has plans to test free agency unless UFC and TKO present him with an offer that he can’t refuse. McGregor did admit that his preference is to continue doing business with the promotion he’s called home since 2013.

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