The former two-division UFC champion will make a stunning return to action this weekend when he takes on Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas10:05, 08 Jul 2026Conor McGregor has confidently asserted that he is the greatest featherweight of all-time ahead of upcoming adversary Max Holloway.‌The former two-division UFC champion will make a stunning return to competitive action this weekend when he takes on Holloway in a welterweight showdown. McGregor's clash with the ex-145lb title holder will headline a stacked UFC 329 card at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.‌McGregor has not fought since breaking his leg in a first round defeat to Dustin Poirier back in 2021. He was due to make a jaw-dropping comeback two years ago against Michael Chandler, but was forced to pull out of the contest after sustaining an injury in training.‌Saturday night's meeting will not be the first time both McGregor and Holloway have traded leather. The two stars met in a featherweight dust-up 13 years ago - with the Irishman going on to score a decision win in Boston over the Hawaiian. McGregor would go on to beat the likes of Diego Brandao, Dustin Poirier, Dennis Siver and Chad Mendes before becoming the first man in ten years to beat Jose Aldo.FOLLOW OUR FIGHTING FB PAGE! Latest boxing and MMA news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook pageThe Dublin scrapper's 13 second knockout win over the Brazilian saw him become the new featherweight champion. But in order to be considered a 'GOAT' of a division, many would suggest a champion would have to defend the title multiple times. Instead of sticking around at 145lb, McGregor moved up to both lightweight and welterweight, and was never seen at featherweight again.‌While McGregor is recognised as one of the most iconic names to compete at the aforementioned weight class, Holloway is widely regarded as a bigger player at 145lb, having won and defended the title multiple times. Several within the MMA fraternity insist Alexander Volkanovski is the greatest featherweight of all-time, having beaten Holloway three times and defended the gold strap on numerous occasions.McGregor, though, disagrees. "The greatest featherweights of all time … I’ve beaten these men and hadn’t been in the list,” he told ESPN MMA. “How have I beaten these men easily and yet be kept from the list?”When asked about the relative lack of performances, McGregor revealed: “That’s a fair shout. I understand the [reasons] why. But you cannot get caught in all of this! What is the skill? Who is the best? Who is the greatest? Who was the best? It is me. The results show this. It’s not like the fights weren’t there, they were elsewhere.‌"There were divisional changes. Originally, it was not me, there were fighters pulling out or things of that nature. So, I understand it but don’t agree with it. I’m the greatest featherweight since Bruce Lee, and Saturday night I will show it!”The 37-year-old is hoping to make up for lost time, and despite having just two fights left on his current UFC deal, he is hoping to remain active inside the UFC cage. "God willing I am back here next week and the week after. How many weeks is there in a year? 54? There you go. I could fight every week if it's a go. Before the injury, I had maybe three within the year. People do not recall that. I plan on getting busy here."He added: "I wish for it. I'm the man in the arena. I'm the one that is making the walk. So, if I am the one who is pushing for it and campaigning for it, I am sure that is the case. Now, I have said my peace with the UFC and their staging of my bouts. And they have said their peace, and it's kind of fallen on let it happen on Saturday night and let's talk, and I am fine with that. Two fights left on the contract, it's still as is, this will then be one. So, I hope to keep going and I am optimistic that will be the case."Article continues below