Conor McGregor and Max Holloway are officially set for their long-awaited rematch after successfully making weight ahead of UFC 329 in Las Vegas. The former two-division UFC champion weighed in at 170.5 pounds for his first mixed martial arts fight since 2021, while Holloway came in at 170 pounds as he prepares for his welterweight debut. Both fighters have now cleared the final requirement before stepping into the Octagon on Saturday.
The pair also took part in the ceremonial weigh-ins at T-Mobile Arena, where they faced off one last time in front of a packed crowd. McGregor, Holloway, and the remaining fighters on the UFC 329 card completed their final pre-fight appearances and exchanged their last words before headlining one of the most highly anticipated events of the year.
Conor McGregor And Max Holloway Complete Official Weigh-Ins Before UFC 329 Rematch
Conor McGregor has officially completed the final step before his long-awaited return to the UFC, weighing in at 170.5 pounds (77.3 kg) ahead of his welterweight clash with Max Holloway at UFC 329. The main event will headline Saturday’s International Fight Week finale in Las Vegas and marks McGregor’s first appearance inside the Octagon since suffering a broken tibia against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. The Irish star was initially expected to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in 2024, but a toe injury forced that bout to be postponed indefinitely.
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— UFC (@ufc) July 11, 2026
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Now 37, McGregor returns to the welterweight division looking to restart his career and work his way back into title contention. Across the cage, Holloway tipped the scales at 170 pounds (77.1 kg) for his first official fight at welterweight. The Hawaiian veteran will be aiming to level the rivalry after losing to McGregor by unanimous decision in their first meeting 13 years ago, following a celebrated run across the featherweight and lightweight divisions.
The rivalry has already produced its share of drama before fight night. During Thursday’s pre-fight faceoff, McGregor grabbed the sunglasses off Holloway’s face and threw them to the floor, only for it to be revealed that they were Oakley Meta smart glasses, which recorded the moment. Holloway later reacted to the incident on social media, posting, “Man, I’m going to miss those sunglasses,” on Twitter.
Man I’m going to miss those sunglasses @oakleymeta #UFC329 pic.twitter.com/m0HG7nvFaU
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) July 10, 2026
How Conor McGregor Defeated Max Holloway In Their First UFC Meeting in 2013
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway first met at UFC Fight Night 26 on August 17, 2013, where McGregor earned a unanimous decision victory after controlling the three-round featherweight contest. After injuring his ACL during the fight, the Irishman adjusted his approach by relying on his wrestling and takedowns to secure the win on the judges’ scorecards. At the time, both fighters were still in the early stages of their UFC careers, with Holloway aged 21 and McGregor 25.
Their rematch at UFC 329 takes place in a very different setting, with the contest moving up to the welterweight division at 170 pounds and scheduled for five rounds. The bout also marks McGregor’s first UFC appearance in five years after recovering from the leg injury he suffered in 2021. Holloway enters the rematch having remained consistently active in recent years, making it one of the most anticipated fights on the UFC calendar.
