Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleConor McGregor is scheduled to make his return to the UFC cage after a five-year absence, headlining UFC 329 on 11 July in Las Vegas against Max Holloway. McGregor stated he has secured a "great deal" with the UFC, indicating a successful renegotiation of his contract, which he previously claimed was void due to the promotion's shift away from a pay-per-view model. The fight will be a welterweight bout, a division Holloway has not competed in previously, and serves as a rematch 13 years after McGregor defeated Holloway by decision in their initial encounter. The 37-year-old Irishman expressed confidence in his physical and mental readiness, highlighting his extensive preparation and a strategic approach to potential in-fight challenges, drawing lessons from his last fight in 2021 where he suffered a broken leg. This highly anticipated comeback fight is set to take place during the UFC's International Fight Week, following McGregor's earlier, unfulfilled desire to compete at a special event at the White House on 14 June. In fullConor McGregor makes cryptic comment on UFC ‘deal’ for Max Holloway fightThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Conor McGregor hints at ‘great deal’ with UFC ahead of long-awaited return
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleConor McGregor is scheduled to make his return to the UFC cage after a five-year absence, headlining UFC 329 on 11 July in Las Vegas against Max Holloway. McGregor stated he has secured a "great deal" with the UFC, indicating a successful renegotiation of his contract, which he previously claimed was void due to the promotion's shift away from a pay-per-view model. The fight will be a welterweight bout, a division Holloway has not competed in previously, and serves as a rematch 13 years after McGregor defeated Holloway by decision in their initial encounter. The 37-year-old Irishman expressed confidence in his physical and mental readiness, highlighting his extensive preparation and a strategic approach to potential in-fight challenges, drawing lessons from his last fight in 2021 where he suffered a broken leg. This highly anticipated comeback fight is set to take place during the UFC's International Fight Week, following McGregor's earlier, unfulfilled desire to compete at a special event at the White House on 14 June. In fullConor McGregor makes cryptic comment on UFC ‘deal’ for Max Holloway fightThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
