Max Holloway prepares to face Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on July 11
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Max Holloway is set to fight Conor McGregor at welterweight in the main event of UFC 329 on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Holloway, who has previously fought McGregor at featherweight, asserted that weight is not a concern for him. He highlighted the difference in their careers since their first encounter 13 years ago and expressed confidence in facing a motivated McGregor. Holloway aims to showcase his skills against McGregor, who is returning to the octagon after a break.
- •Max Holloway faces Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on July 11.
- •The fight will take place at 170 pounds, a new weight for Holloway.
- •Holloway previously lost to McGregor in 2013 at featherweight.
- •Both fighters have evolved significantly since their last encounter.
- •Holloway is preparing for a serious challenge from McGregor.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Max Holloway on fighting McGregor at 170 pounds: 'Weight is just a number'
"Max Holloway will go from fighting Conor McGregor at featherweight to rematching him at welterweight.
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