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Conor McGregor says he’s happy with a renegotiated UFC contract ahead of UFC 329, where he’ll rematch Max Holloway after the promotion’s switch to Paramount+. He’s training hard and preparing for every scenario to ensure a strong comeback.
UFC president Dana White announced that Conor McGregor will return to the octagon on July 11 in Las Vegas to face Max Holloway, his first bout since a 2021 TKO loss to Dustin Poirier and a broken leg. McGregor, the sport’s biggest draw, faces a Holloway who is coming off a March loss to Charles Oliveira, in a highly anticipated comeback for MMA star power.
Conor McGregor will return to action for the first time in five years, facing Max Holloway in a welterweight bout at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11; it’s a rematch of their 2013 featherweight bout, coming after McGregor’s 2021 leg injury and a shelved 2024 bout with Michael Chandler. The UFC 329 card also features Paddy Pimblett, Lone'er Kavanagh, and Luke Riley, while Holloway remains a top lightweight competitor and McGregor’s career has included two-division titles and an 18-month anti-doping ban that ended in March.
Max Holloway says he’s training for a potential rematch with Conor McGregor amid talk they could headline UFC International Fight Week, with speculation the bout could headline UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11. He’s chasing revenge for past losses and a big return for his career, while McGregor has recently surfaced with a boxing exhibition.
Charles Oliveira dominated Max Holloway for 25 minutes at UFC 326, raising questions about the relevance of the BMF belt as analysts suggest the title may be retired or moved aside in favor of Oliveira pursuing the real lightweight belt. The event also featured the announcement of the UFC White House card, while Holloway’s next steps and a slate of potential matchups for him and other fighters were debated, with fans and pundits expressing mixed reactions to the card’s entertainment value.
Charles Oliveira captured the BMF belt from Max Holloway at UFC 326 in Las Vegas, in a lightweight bout, nearly 11 years after the pair first met.
UFC 326 features a much-anticipated lightweight rematch in Las Vegas as Max Holloway faces Charles Oliveira. Holloway sits as the favorite at -225 with KO as a clear path to victory, while Oliveira brings elite finishing ability and a grappling-heavy threat that could hinge on takedowns and submissions. The analysis leans toward Holloway leveraging speed and boxing to win by knockout, though Oliveira can swing the bout with varied strikes and timely takedowns. Prediction: Holloway by knockout.
CBS Sports’ panel predicts Max Holloway to defeat Charles Oliveira for the ceremonial BMF title at UFC 326, citing Holloway’s striking volume and takedown defense, in a rematch of a 2015 bout; the card also features Borralho vs. de Ridder, Rosas vs. Font and other prelims with expert picks and odds included.
At UFC 326's official weigh-ins in Las Vegas, Max Holloway weighed 155.5 lb and Charles Oliveira 156 lb for the five-round main event. The co-main features Caio Borralho (186 lb) vs. Reinier de Ridder (185.5 lb). The card also lists several bouts across the main card, prelims, and early prelims, with a featherweight bout (JeongYeong Lee vs. Gaston Bolanos) canceled due to weight-management issues. The event airs across Paramount+, UFC Fight Pass, and CBS in select regions.
Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira cleared the scales for UFC 326, with Holloway at 155.5 pounds and Oliveira at 156 (non-title fight with a one-pound allowance). A prelim bout, Jeong Yeong Lee vs. Gaston Bolanos, was canceled due to Lee’s weight-cut issues, though Bolanos weighed in at 145.5. The rest of the card remains intact, including Borralho vs. de Ridder, Font vs. Rosas Jr., Dober vs. Johnson, Rodrigues vs. Ferreira, plus the early prelims.
At UFC 326’s pre-fight press conference, Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira exchanged a stoic stare as they prepare for a highly anticipated rematch for the BMF title. Their first meeting ended 11 years ago when Oliveira suffered a neck injury; Holloway won that night. Now Holloway aims to defend the BMF belt and possibly chase a lightweight title shot, while Oliveira seeks to close in on gold. The event takes place at the T-Mobile Arena and will air on Paramount+ with a CBS simulcast.
Max Holloway urged UFC fighters to know their worth and unite for bigger pay after reports that Conor Benn could earn $15 million in a Zuffa Boxing showdown with Regis Prograis, arguing the Paramount+ deal and current pay structures demand collective leverage; he cited Demetrious Johnson and Georges St-Pierre in stressing fighters must band together rather than undercut each other.
A decade after Charles Oliveira’s mysterious esophagus tear against Max Holloway, the exact cause remains unknown; both have since evolved—Oliveira becoming UFC lightweight champion and Holloway remaining a top contender—setting up a highly anticipated rematch described as a technical, aggressive fight with a high likelihood of finishing.
Max Holloway predicts Alexander Volkanovski will outpoint Diego Lopes in their UFC 325 rematch, citing Volkanovski's greater experience as the deciding factor despite Lopes' toughness.
Justin Poirier's UFC career ended with a loss to Max Holloway in a thrilling trilogy fight at UFC 318, where Holloway won by unanimous decision, showcasing his striking skills and earning his first defense of the 'BMF' title. The event also featured wins by Paulo Costa, Patricio Pitbull, and Michael Johnson, with decisions across the board.