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Conor McGregor's replacement confirmed as fighter speaks out ahead of UFC 329

Irish Star

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July 5, 2026

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Conor McGregor's replacement confirmed as fighter speaks out ahead of UFC 329

UFC lightweight star Mauricio Ruffy spoke out about being a potential replacement fighter should either Conor McGregor or Max Holloway pull out of UFC 329

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Irish Mirror

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· Jul 7, 2026

Conor McGregor replacement fighter confirmed ahead of UFC 329

UFC 329 takes place in Las Vegas this weekend

Irish Star

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· Jun 27, 2026

Conor McGregor gives honest opinion on UFC title run after five-year absence

There are just two weeks to go until Conor McGregor makes his UFC return against Max Holloway at UFC 329, but the Irishman has already given a teaser of what is to come further down the line

Canada Sports Betting

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· Jul 9, 2026

UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Prediction, Picks, and Odds

In the triumphant return of the biggest star in MMA, Conor McGregor makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon to take on Max Holloway in a rematch 13 years in the making. With this star-studded main event complemented by several can’t-miss scraps on Saturday night, the only way the action could get any better is [...] Read More... The post UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Prediction, Picks, and Odds appeared first on canadasportsbetting.ca.

UFC News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Five Years Later | The UFC Awaits Conor McGregor’s Return

Five Years Later | The UFC Awaits Conor McGregor’s Return

101GREATGOALS.COM

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· Jul 12, 2026

69 Seconds of Disaster: Conor McGregor’s UFC return ends in defeat against Max Holloway

McGregor's comeback ends in round one

The Standard

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· Jul 12, 2026

McGregor vs Holloway LIVE: Updates as Conor McGregor suffers major injury blow on UFC return

Conor McGregor’s long-awaited UFC comeback against Max Holloway over in just 69 seconds

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

McGregor’s UFC Return Ends in 69 Seconds as Knee Buckles Against Holloway

Conor McGregor's five-year UFC return lasted 69 seconds at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night, when his right knee buckled on a kick attempt and referee Mike Beltran stopped the fight. Max Holloway won by TKO, immediately calling for a third bout between the fighters.

GiveMeSport

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· Jul 10, 2026

Conor McGregor's 10 Greatest Fighters in UFC History [Ranked]

It's an interesting top 10 to say the least...

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jul 10, 2026

Where to Bet on Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway and the Rest of the UFC 329 Card

Where to Bet on Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway and the Rest of the UFC 329 Card.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

McGregor's comeback ends in first-round injury and TKO loss at UFC 329

McGregor's comeback ends in first-round injury and TKO loss at UFC 329

Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Conor McGregor's long-awaited Octagon return cut short by apparent knee injury seconds into UFC 329

Conor McGregor returned to the UFC at UFC 329 against Max Holloway in Las Vegas, nearly five years after his last fight, a victory over Donald Cerrone.

Awful Announcing

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· Jul 6, 2026

Why Paramount is keeping Conor McGregor’s UFC return off CBS

Conor McGregor’s marquee return to the UFC is the latest UFC event to stay behind the Paramount+ paywall. In August 2025, UFC reached an exclusive seven-year, 7.7 billion rights deal with Paramount in the United States. The agreement ended UFC’s pay-per-view model, moving all events to the Paramount+ streaming service, with select simulcasts on CBS.

Us Weekly

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· Jul 12, 2026

Conor McGregor Loses UFC Comeback Fight in 69 Seconds: ‘Massive Bummer’

Conor McGregor lost in his comeback rematch against rival Max Holloway by TKO in a matter of seconds at UFC 329. The longtime rivals matched up for the second time as part of UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada on Saturday, July 11. Commentators Jon Anik, Joe Rogan []

Daily Mail

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· Jul 12, 2026

Conor McGregor's UFC return ends in disaster as Irishman suffers brutal injury just ONE MINUTE into UFC 329 showdown against nemesis Max Holloway

Conor McGregor's UFC return ends in disaster as Irishman suffers brutal injury just ONE MINUTE into UFC 329 showdown against nemesis Max Holloway

CBS Sports

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· Jul 2, 2026

USMNT advances, but Folarin Balogun red card is costly; Jaylen Brown trade grades for Celtics, 76ers

Plus Brian Campbell looks at the biggest UFC storylines of 2026, and what's likely still to come

Irish News

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· Jul 7, 2026

What time and channel is the UFC on? TV and live stream info for Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway 2

Conor McGregor makes his eagerly anticipated UFC return on Saturday night in Las Vegas

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