McGregor aims to solidify featherweight legacy at UFC 329 against Holloway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Conor McGregor is scheduled to fight Max Holloway at welterweight in UFC 329 on July 8, 2026. A victory in this matchup would further affirm McGregor's claim as the greatest featherweight of all time. McGregor's legacy at featherweight includes notable performances and championships, sparking discussions on his standing in the sport’s history. UFC 329 presents a key opportunity for both fighters as they navigate their respective paths.
- •Conor McGregor fights Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 8, 2026.
- •McGregor believes a win would cement his GOAT status at featherweight.
- •The bout takes place at welterweight, adding strategic elements.
- •McGregor's featherweight legacy includes significant achievements and accolades.
- •The matchup remains crucial for both fighters' careers.
- 9:31 PMYahoo Sports — McGregor says he’s the greatest featherweight of all time
- 3:07 PMESPN — McGregor says he's the UFC's featherweight GOAT
"Conor McGregor’s confidence is never in short supply, and that remains the case as he moves closer to his return to the Octagon at UFC 329. He is competing as a welterweight in the Saturday bout against Max Holloway (27-9) of Waianae in Las Vegas, but McGregor (22-6) anticipates the result will only bolster his legacy built as a featherweight. The 37-year-old from Ireland competed as a ...
"Conor McGregor is fighting Max Holloway as a welterweight in UFC 329, but he believes a win would firmly cement him as the greatest featherweight of all time.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 9:31 PMMcGregor says he’s the greatest featherweight of all time
Conor McGregor’s confidence is never in short supply, and that remains the case as he moves closer to his return to the Octagon at UFC 329. He is competing as a welterweight in the Saturday bout against Max Holloway (27-9) of Waianae in Las Vegas, but McGregor (22-6) anticipates the result will only bolster his legacy built as a featherweight. The 37-year-old from Ireland competed as a ...
- ESPNJul 8, 2026, 3:07 PMMcGregor says he's the UFC's featherweight GOAT
Conor McGregor is fighting Max Holloway as a welterweight in UFC 329, but he believes a win would firmly cement him as the greatest featherweight of all time.
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