McGregor set to rematch Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Conor McGregor will face Max Holloway in a welterweight bout at UFC 329, scheduled for July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This matchup is a rematch from their first encounter in 2013, where McGregor secured a unanimous decision victory after an injury altered his strategy. Israel Adesanya commented on the potential for McGregor to switch game plans and utilize grappling, suggesting his cardio may come into play against Holloway's relentless pace. Holloway was recently defeated by Charles Oliveira in a prior outing, adding intrigue to this upcoming fight.
- •McGregor holds a 22-6 MMA record; Holloway is 27-9.
- •Their first bout in 2013 ended in a unanimous decision for McGregor.
- •The match will headline UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena.
- •Adesanya suggests McGregor may grapple to offset potential cardio issues.
- •Holloway lost to Charles Oliveira in his last fight at UFC 326.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Israel Adesanya won't rule out McGregor wrestling Holloway at UFC 329
"Israel Adesanya sees Conor McGregor potentially mixing things up again against Max Holloway.
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