Conor McGregor is preparing to make his long-awaited return to the UFC after a five-year absence, facing former rival Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 on 11 July. The bout will be contested at welterweight, marking a significant shift from their first encounter in 2013, when McGregor outpointed Holloway at featherweight. Both fighters have since become champions in their respective divisions, adding further intrigue to this rematch.
McGregor's Taunts on Social Media
The announcement of McGregor vs. Holloway came shortly after Nate Diaz's fight on Saturday, where Diaz was stopped by Mike Perry due to a severe cut in a welterweight bout promoted by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions. McGregor wasted no time in taunting both Holloway and Diaz on social media. He mocked Diaz for his loss and directed a pointed message at Holloway: "I'm gonna son you, child. Again", while sharing a photo from their first fight.
Context of the Return
McGregor's last fight was in 2021, when he suffered a broken leg in a second consecutive loss to Dustin Poirier. This marked a significant layoff before his return against Holloway, who recently lost a "Baddest Motherf*****" title fight to Charles Oliveira. The welterweight clash promises to be a compelling chapter in both fighters' careers, with McGregor seeking redemption and Holloway aiming to reassert his dominance.
- McGregor vs. Holloway is set for UFC 329 on 11 July.
- It will be a welterweight bout, 13 years after their first fight.
- McGregor has been inactive since 2021 due to a broken leg.
