UFC star Conor McGregor returning to the cage for first time in 5 years in July

MMA superstar Conor McGregor will return to the octagon for the first time since 2021 to face Max Holloway on July 11 in Las Vegas, UFC President Dana White announced Saturday

MMA superstar Conor McGregor will return to the octagon for the first time since 2021 to face Max Holloway on July 11 in Las Vegas, UFC President Dana White announced Saturday.

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McGregor (22-6) defeated Holloway (26-9) via unanimous decision in 2013. Holloway, 34, is one of the best fighters of his generation but is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Charles Oliveira in March.

McGregor has not fought since a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier in 2021. McGregor suffered a broken leg in that fight, requiring surgery.