McGregor’s Latest Sparring Sessions

Conor McGregor shared fresh training footage, fueling rumors that he will headline UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The 37-year-old Irishman is being linked with a headline card on International Fight Week, with a rematch against Max Holloway. While a clash with Michael Chandler was the narrative, the landscape has shifted. Holloway wants to avenge the loss against the man who defeated him via a decision back in 2013.

Any bout is expected to take place at Welterweight (170 lbs). This allows McGregor to maintain the massive frame he developed during his three-year rehabilitation following his broken leg. McGregor’s latest posts show “The Notorious” in high-intensity sparring sessions.

Will He Return Better?

McGregor’s move to 170 lbs for a possible Holloway rematch could be a masterstroke. The weight cuts to 145 or 155 lbs often compromised his “chin” and his late-round gas tank. By competing at welterweight, McGregor would keep the massive muscular frame he built during his three-year rehabilitation.

This means the version of Conor would likely possess significantly higher “one-shot” stopping power and a much higher threshold for taking punishment—critical factors for a veteran fighter facing a high-volume pressure striker like Max. While Chandler is a chaotic wrestler who forces a high-paced “scramble,” Holloway is a pure striker who will meet Conor in the pocket. This allows McGregor to revert to his primary identity: the elite counter-striker.

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