**Conor McGregor Weighs In at 170.5 Pounds for UFC 329 Bout Against Max Holloway**
Conor McGregor is set to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon, officially weighing in at 170.5 pounds (77.3 kg) ahead of his fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329. The weigh-in took place on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where the event will serve as the highlight of International Fight Week.
This matchup marks McGregor's first fight in five years, following a significant injury he sustained during his last bout against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021, where he suffered a broken tibia. Since that incident, the former two-division champion has faced various challenges outside of the ring, delaying his return to competitive fighting.
Originally, McGregor was slated to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in June 2024, a fight that was meant to conclude their rivalry stemming from their time on "The Ultimate Fighter 31." However, a toe injury forced McGregor to postpone that matchup, and it was never rescheduled. Now, at 37 years old, McGregor (22-6 MMA) is returning to the welterweight division with aspirations of re-establishing himself as a title contender.
In contrast, Max Holloway, 34, weighed in slightly lighter at 170 pounds (77.1 kg). This fight will be significant for Holloway as it marks his official debut in the welterweight division after a successful career at featherweight and lightweight, where he has been a dominant force for over a decade. Holloway (27-9 MMA) aims to even the score against McGregor, who defeated him via unanimous decision 13 years ago in their first encounter.
The lead-up to UFC 329 has not been without its theatrics. During a news conference on Thursday, McGregor created a stir by snatching sunglasses off Holloway's head and tossing them to the ground. The sunglasses, which were Oakley Meta glasses, captured the moment on video, adding an extra layer of drama to the already anticipated fight. Holloway later took to Twitter to express his lighthearted disappointment, saying, “Man, I’m going to miss those sunglasses.”
As the fight approaches, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how McGregor's long absence from competition will affect his performance against a seasoned opponent like Holloway. The bout promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both fighters looking to make a statement in the welterweight division.
UFC 329 will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, and is expected to draw significant attention from the MMA community, not only for the main event but also for the festivities surrounding International Fight Week.