Conor McGregor to Return at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11, 2026

Conor McGregor is set to make his long‑awaited comeback after a five‑year lay‑off caused by a leg injury. The former two‑division champion will headline International Fight Week at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, in the T‑Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

McGregor’s opponent is longtime rival Max Holloway, with the bout moved to welterweight and scheduled for five rounds. The two first met in August 2013, when McGregor won by unanimous decision. Holloway, who has remained active with eight major fights in the past five years, enters the matchup as the betting favorite (odds 2/9) while McGregor is listed as an underdog (3/1). The event also features other high‑profile fights, including Paddy Pimblett versus Benoit Saint‑Denis in the lightweight division.

The announcement has generated significant buzz across combat‑sports media, with promoters billing the return as “The King is Back” and positioning UFC 329 as one of the marquee events of the year.