Max Holloway prepares for Conor McGregor rematch at UFC 329
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Max Holloway is set to welcome Conor McGregor back to the Octagon at UFC 329 on July 11. Holloway, a fan favorite, aims to defeat McGregor and potentially secure a rematch against UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje. Their previous encounter at UFC 300 saw Holloway achieve a notable knockout victory. Gaethje is expected to be in attendance at UFC 329, possibly planning his first title defense against the winner of the Holloway-McGregor fight. Holloway has expressed determination to perform well and is focused on his upcoming challenge.
- •Holloway fights McGregor at UFC 329 on July 11
- •Previous meeting saw Holloway score a knockout at UFC 300
- •Gaethje to be present for Holloway vs. McGregor
- •Holloway eyes title shot with a win over McGregor
- •Fight marks McGregor's return after a five-year hiatus
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Is Max Holloway Vs. Justin Gaethje 2 Next?
"Max Holloway has a stiff test ahead of him as he welcomes Conor McGregor back to the Octagon next weekend at UFC 329, but if “Blessed” is victorious he could line himself up for a rematch with current UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje. Remember, the two met back at UFC 300 and Holloway produced one […]
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