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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.
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.
Justin Gaethje, fresh off a win that made him a two-time interim lightweight champion, wants Ilia Topuria to headline the UFC White House card in June for a unification bout, and he expects the Topuria showdown to crown a true lightweight champion; he also notes a potential McGregor return could reshuffle the card but remains focused on the Topuria matchup.
Dana White announces Conor McGregor will fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303, while Islam Makhachev will face Dustin Poirier in the main event at UFC 302. Additionally, the UFC 117 fight between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen will be added to the UFC Hall of Fame's 'Fight Wing' as part of the Class of 2024. Mark Coleman, a UFC Hall of Famer, gives an interview backstage at UFC 300.
The town of McGregor in Eastern Iowa is working to prevent flooding from the Mississippi River. Despite the rising water levels, locals remain optimistic and are helping each other out. The flooding is not the only challenge the town is facing, as road construction is also causing difficulties. However, the community is still open and welcoming visitors.