SportOther SportsUFCMcGregor will end a five-year hiatus on Saturday night when he takes on former featherweight champion Max Holloway in a welterweight dust-up at UFC 32910:24, 08 Jul 2026Conor McGregor hopes to fight at least once more this year after he clashes with Max Holloway this weekend.‌The 37-year-old will end a five-year hiatus on Saturday night when he takes on the former featherweight champion at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. McGregor has not fought since breaking his leg in a first round defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 back in 2021. His last win came a year prior - a 40 second knockout of Donald Cerrone.‌Despite the leg break, McGregor was due to return to action two years ago against Michael Chandler, but was forced to withdraw from the contest due to injury. Many were sceptical about whether the Irishman would ever fight again, and were left stunned when his comeback was announced earlier this year.‌McGregor has two fights left on his UFC, and is hoping to get through them this year. "Yes (I would like my second fight this year). I wish for it this year. Now, I have said my peace (with the UFC) and they have said their peace, and let's just get through this one and I am fine with that," he told TNT Sports.FOLLOW OUR FIGHTING FB PAGE! Latest boxing and MMA news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook page‌"So, I am going to prove what is what and then we will go back and see what is what." When asked whether he's got an opponent in mind, McGregor replied: "Anyone, to be honest. Not particularly, no."It comes after the Irishman revealed last month that it's in his contract to fight again in April 2027. "I have both dates for my fights," McGregor told Uncrowned. "I have July 11, and when would you think they put me back in? April 2027. It's almost a year later. That's ridiculous to me. But this is the way the contract was done. I have a second date in April 2027."With that said, the 37-year-old is solely focused on the task at hand in Sin City this weekend. McGregor has shown glimpses of how training is going, with many believing he is capable of rolling back the years and producing a stunning upset. Should the 'Notorious' get his hand raised, he would class it as the greatest comeback win in the history of the UFC.Article continues below"Yes, by far," he said. "Holloway's body of work inside the octagon is highly impressive, and he has fought so many men. And to come back and do what I am going to do, it's going to be glorious. It's going to be absolutely sensational. I am excited for it." He added: "You are going to see a master at work. The Mac is back!"Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌UFCConor McGregor