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Exclusive | Conor McGregor finalizing deal to fight Max Holloway at UFC 329
- McGregor is finalizing a deal to fight Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, aiming for July 11.
- The bout is expected at welterweight, Holloway’s first fight at 170 pounds.
- An official announcement could arrive within the week as McGregor nears his comeback.
- McGregor hasn’t fought since July 2021, and this would mark a major return.
- Dana White indicated confidence McGregor would fight this summer, though he did not name an opponent.
- The matchup would occur during International Fight Week, amid UFC’s ongoing planning.
- Holloway vs. McGregor has grown in likelihood as coverage noted by MMA journalist Ariel Helwani.
- McGregor’s camp reportedly pushed for a 2024 return, highlighting ongoing negotiation over timing.
- The former two-division champion faces a potential notable comeback against Holloway.
- The potential bout would likely be a five-round main event rather than a three-round bout.
- The report frames the deal as exclusive and based on Post sources.
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