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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.
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.
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.
Conor McGregor will return to UFC competition for the first time since 2021, signing for a rematch against Max Holloway to headline UFC 329 during Las Vegas' International Fight Week.
Dana White says Conor McGregor is set to fight this summer, with UFC 329 in July as a likely stage, marking his first UFC bout since 2021 after a broken leg as talks and training push toward a formal comeback.
Paddy Pimblett and Benoit Saint Denis are officially booked to fight at UFC 329 during International Fight Week. Pimblett, coming off an interim title loss to Justin Gaethje, previously ran off seven straight wins, while Saint Denis has won four straight and just defeated Dan Hooker to re-enter the lightweight top five. The clash could influence the division’s title picture, with the winner potentially moving toward a title shot or facing other top contenders.