McGregor makes weight ahead of UFC 329 bout against Holloway
Conor McGregor has officially weighed in for his upcoming UFC 329 bout against Max Holloway in Las Vegas. This marks McGregor's return to the octagon after a five-year hiatus following a severe leg injury.
Why it matters
McGregor remains one of the most commercially significant figures in combat sports, and his return is a major event for the UFC's global viewership.
Ireland’s Conor McGregor, former two-division champion and still one of UFC’s most famous fighters, has not fought since 2021.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Conor McGregor, left, faces off with Max Holloway during weigh-ins for UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena [Mark J Rebilas/Imagn Images via Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 11 Jul 2026 11 Jul 2026 Conor McGregor is officially ready for his first UFC fight in five years after he weighed in at 170.5 pounds (77.3kg) on Friday ahead of his upcoming bout with Max Holloway .
McGregor vs Holloway 2 is the headliner for Saturday’s UFC 329, which will cap International Fight Week festivities in Las Vegas.
The Irishman has not competed since sustaining a broken tibia against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021 and has faced several issues outside of the UFC.
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