Dana White predicts Conor McGregor's return will break UFC gate record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
UFC president Dana White has announced that Conor McGregor will return to the octagon to face Max Holloway on July 11 at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. This fight marks McGregor's first bout since suffering a leg injury in July 2021. White expressed confidence that the event will surpass the current record gate of nearly $22 million set at UFC 306 in September 2024. Tickets for McGregor's rematch sold out immediately upon release, and White believes this fight will generate significant fan interest, based on previous sold-out events associated with McGregor.
- •Conor McGregor returns after five years away from competition.
- •He faces Max Holloway at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- •Tickets for UFC 329 sold out instantly.
- •Dana White expects a new gate record to be set.
- •McGregor last fought in July 2021 against Dustin Poirier.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White expects 'powerhouse' Conor McGregor's return to break UFC record
"Dana White is excited to welcome back the sport's biggest star, Conor McGregor.
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