Dana White Spoils Rousey Vs. Carano, Announces McGregor Vs. Holloway 2 For UFC 329
Conor McGregor is set to return to the UFC Octagon after a five-year absence, facing Max Holloway in a rematch at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas. The announcement was made by UFC president Dana White during UFC Vegas 117, overshadowing speculation about a Rousey vs. Carano bout. McGregor previously defeated Holloway in 2013, and this fight marks his first since losing to Dustin Poirier in 2021.
- ▪Conor McGregor will return to the UFC after a five-year hiatus to face Max Holloway at UFC 329.
- ▪The fight will take place on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- ▪Dana White officially confirmed the matchup during UFC Vegas 117, ending speculation about other potential bouts.
- ▪McGregor last fought in 2021 against Dustin Poirier, while Holloway recently lost to Charles Oliveira.
- ▪Holloway has long sought a rematch with McGregor for both redemption and a major payday.
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