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MMA veteran Matt Brown says Conor McGregor must actually walk to the cage and win at UFC 329 against Max Holloway; if he skips the walk or loses, it could spell the end of his relevance as a fighter, while a win could keep him in the conversation and potentially revive his career, though doubt remains about his long-term future.
Audie Attar says Conor McGregor pushed for a Michael Chandler rematch after his TUF 33 coaching stint and an injury delay, but the UFC felt the matchup wasn’t viable at the time. McGregor returns from a five-year layoff on July 11 at UFC 329 to face Max Holloway, while Chandler is set to fight Mauricio Ruffy on the UFC White House card on June 14, leaving open the possibility of a future McGregor-Chandler bout.
Conor McGregor says he has a new UFC contract for his July 11 rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, after claiming his previous deal was void amid UFC’s shift away from pay-per-view; he’s vocally excited to return after a five-year layoff and expects to showcase his growth in a highly anticipated, bout-against-a-former-champion showdown.
Conor McGregor says he’s renegotiated a new UFC contract for his return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, after Paramount’s broadcast deal voided his previous agreement; he’s “very happy” and says they honored him, but the deal won’t extend his stay as he has two fights left and may become a free agent afterward with potential open-market offers from streaming platforms.
Conor McGregor says he has mapped a full contingency plan for a potential comeback against Max Holloway at UFC 329, detailing how he has prepared for worst-case scenarios following a 2021 leg break and a 2013 ACL tear, and explaining that he now works backwards from the ideal finish to ensure responses if injuries or setbacks occur.
Conor McGregor is returning to the UFC with two fights left on his current deal after reportedly turning down an extension, including a July 11 rematch vs. Max Holloway. While he has explored BKFC and boxing possibilities, his camp says he plans to stay active; Ariel Helwani has floated the idea that Netflix or other platforms could pay big for a standalone McGregor fight on the open market in 2027, potentially launching a Netflix-driven mega-fight era if negotiations align.
Dana White said the McGregor vs Holloway rematch announcement had nothing to do with Francis Ngannou or MVP, noting he revealed it during his own event and that he doesn’t care what rival promotions are doing.
Dana White rejected claims that McGregor’s return was timed to overshadow Francis Ngannou, saying the announcement went out as soon as it was ready and wasn’t a deliberate counter-program to MVP MMA.
Conor McGregor revealed on social media that he is back from a five-year layoff to fight Max Holloway in a rematch at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, following Dana White's confirmation; the Irish star, who suffered a leg injury in UFC 264 against Dustin Poirier, says he's 'better than ever' and ready to showcase his mastery as Holloway seeks to rebound from a recent loss.
Georges St-Pierre says Conor McGregor must recreate the uncomfortable environment of training camp—bringing in unfamiliar partners and pushing beyond his comfort zone—to prepare for a five-year layoff and a high-stakes return against Max Holloway at UFC 329, warning it would break his heart if McGregor isn’t at his best.
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway kicked off the promotion for their UFC 329 rematch in Las Vegas, with McGregor firing a bold social media taunt as he returns to action after five years, and Holloway signaling confidence in seeking revenge when they meet on July 11.
Jake Paul slammed UFC for announcing Conor McGregor’s return during Francis Ngannou’s MVP MMA walkout, accusing the promotion of trying to steal the spotlight from the Netflix event. The piece highlights Dana White’s media strategy, includes Ronda Rousey’s take on the move, and notes McGregor’s July 11 bout with Max Holloway at UFC 329, while Ngannou heads into his MVP MMA fight.
MVP’s Nakisa Bidarian publicly thanked Dana White for announcing Conor McGregor’s return during Francis Ngannou’s walkout at a Netflix-backed MVP event, calling the timing beneficial for the sport and hinting at a potential Paul–McGregor mega-fight. McGregor is slated to fight Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, while Jake Paul criticized White’s move. The event also featured wins from Ronda Rousey, Francis Ngannou, and Mike Perry, underscoring a high-profile cross-promotional moment in MMA and boxing talks.
Conor McGregor reacted to Dana White's confirmation of his comeback fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 by posting an eight-word message on X, signaling his return after a 2021 leg injury. Holloway responded with a clip from their first meeting and a taunt that 'Nah, big dog, you gonna put some respect on my name,' while McGregor doubled down, saying 'We gonna find out Saturday night' as the two heated up the highly anticipated rematch.
Conor McGregor returns from a five-year layoff to challenge Max Holloway in a UFC 329 rematch in Las Vegas, entering as a +475 underdog to Holloway’s -650; the bout revives the 2013 clash McGregor won by decision, with Holloway aiming to rebound after a recent title-loss and several other bouts announced for the card.