Conor McGregor to make long-awaited UFC return in July fight against Max Holloway
Conor McGregor is returning the octagon.
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'Money changes everything': Inside the nine-year free fall of Conor McGregor - ESPN
Editor's note: This story was originally published in June 2024 and updated on May 16 after UFC announced that Conor McGregor is scheduled to make his return to the Octagon against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.
Conor McGregor books July 11 return against Max Holloway - ESPN
Conor McGregor will return to competition for the first time in five years this summer, UFC CEO Dana White announced Saturday.
UFC 324 takeaways: Gaethje, O'Malley still know how to put on a show - ESPN
The first UFC event of 2026 on Saturday brought the action we've missed during the six-week break. The interim lightweight matchup between two of the toughest fighters in MMA somehow went the distance after five bloody rounds. Justin Gaethje earned every bit of his unanimous decision victory over Paddy Pimblett and took home a second career interim belt. The win likely sets up a unification bout with champion Ilia Topuria in the spring.
UFC 324: The biggest stage yet for Paddy Pimblett
The interim lightweight title is up for grabs in the main event of UFC 324 as Justin Gaethje takes on Paddy Pimblett in Las Vegas.
Justin Gaethje, Paddy Pimblett to fight for interim lightweight title - ESPN
An interim lightweight title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett will headline UFC 324 on Jan. 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, UFC CEO Dana White announced Thursday.
Frankie Edgar unretiring at 43 to join BKFC; debut expected Oct. 4 - ESPN
UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar is poised to come out of retirement for a bareknuckle boxing contest.
Chimaev dominates Du Plessis, captures title at UFC 319 - ESPN
CHICAGO — Khamzat Chimaev was essentially crowned a future UFC champ from the moment he made his promotional debut in 2020. Five years later, he finally made good on those early expectations.