Conor McGregor boasts he signed ‘great deal’ for Max Holloway rematch at UFC 329

Conor McGregor is set to return to competition for the first time in five years, facing Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329. McGregor announced he has reached a new contractual agreement with the UFC and expressed satisfaction with the terms, calling it a "great deal" in recent interviews.

The Notorious One had been in a contractual standoff with the promotion following the UFC's shift away from the traditional pay-per-view model toward a partnership with streaming service Paramount+. In January, McGregor declared his existing contract essentially void, arguing he was owed a fresh deal given his status as the organization's highest-generating PPV fighter of all time. After four months of negotiations, the promotion finally booked him against Holloway, and McGregor told former Navy SEAL Rob O'Neill that he felt honored by the UFC's commitment to the matchup.

McGregor expressed confidence heading into his comeback, noting that his extended time away from competition has left him physically refreshed and mentally sharp. The return marks a significant moment for both McGregor and the UFC, as his fights have historically been major commercial draws for the organization. The rematch with Holloway adds intrigue to an already high-profile main event, setting the stage for what McGregor billed as "the big fight" in combat sports.