Dana White claims McGregor's return could define comeback in combat sports
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 6:04 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Conor McGregor is set to fight Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 on Saturday. UFC president Dana White stated that if McGregor wins, it would be regarded as the greatest comeback in combat sports history. This fight marks McGregor's return to the Octagon after a nearly five-year absence, following his last bout on July 10, 2021, when he suffered a broken leg against Dustin Poirier. White argued that overcoming such a layoff against an active opponent like Holloway would position McGregor above notable comebacks, including that of Muhammad Ali after his three-year hiatus. The fight is generating significant anticipation as it reveals McGregor's status and capabilities after a prolonged break.
- •McGregor fights Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026.
- •White suggests a win would mark the greatest comeback in combat sports.
- •McGregor's last fight was a loss due to injury in July 2021.
- •Holloway is an active fighter, posing a significant challenge.
- •A successful return could enhance McGregor's legacy.
- 6:04 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White: Conor McGregor Will Have Greatest Comeback Ever
"UFC president Dana White said that if Conor McGregor wins at UFC 329, it will be the greatest comeback in the history of combat sports. McGregor returns to the Octagon on Saturday when he battles rival Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329. The bout marks McGregor’s highly-anticipated return to the cage for […] The post Dana White: Conor McGregor Will Have Greatest Comeback Ever appeared first on HEAVY.
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