Conor McGregor’s confirmed welterweight main event against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas anchors the high trader consensus for a 2026 appearance. After a five-year absence following his 2021 leg injury, McGregor has cleared his anti-doping suspension, completed rehabilitation, and returned to the UFC testing pool, with his manager stating he intends to remain active and avoid another long layoff. UFC leadership, including Dana White, has publicly endorsed the matchup and expressed confidence in its delivery on one of the promotion’s biggest cards. Recent training updates and contract alignment further support the expectation of at least one octagon outing before year-end, with limited reported obstacles remaining.