Conor McGregor officially weighed in at 170.5 pounds on Friday ahead of his welterweight return. Max Holloway stepped on the scale at exactly 170 pounds. The two fighters are scheduled to meet in the main event of UFC 329 on Saturday, July 11, 2026, inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
This marks the first UFC appearance in exactly five years for the 37-year-old McGregor, who currently holds a 22-6 professional record. He returns to the Octagon seeking a contender position in the 170-pound division. Friday’s weigh-in session caps off International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
McGregor has not fought competitively since breaking his tibia against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, according to Al Jazeera. UFC officials previously scheduled his return against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in June 2024 to conclude their Ultimate Fighter rivalry. That bout was completely scrapped after McGregor withdrew with an injured toe.
Anticipation for Saturday’s event is exceptionally high. The main card broadcasts live on Paramount+ starting at 9 p.m. ET. The lineup also features high-profile bouts including Benoît Saint-Denis taking on Paddy Pimblett at lightweight, and Cory Sandhagen facing Mario Bautista in the bantamweight division, details confirmed by MMA Weekly’s main card breakdown.