Conor McGregor's UFC 329 comeback faces undercard setback

Conor McGregor is set to return to the UFC after a five‑year hiatus, scheduled to fight former opponent Max Holloway at UFC 329 on 11 July 2026 in Las Vegas' T‑Mobile Arena. The bout has generated strong ticket sales and widespread anticipation.

Two weeks before the event, flyweight contender Ode Osbourne withdrew from his scheduled preliminary fight with veteran Cody Durden, leaving Durden without an opponent and the UFC scrambling for a replacement. The cancellation is described as a “major hit” to the undercard.

Despite the change, the overall card remains stacked, featuring match‑ups such as Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint‑Denis, Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista and others, with UFC president Dana White working to keep the event robust.