Conor McGregor returns to the UFC on July 11 to fight Max Holloway at UFC 329, his first bout in exactly five years.
## What's at stake for Conor McGregor?
McGregor, 37, is a heavy underdog to Max Holloway, but UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping thinks the public perception is wrong.
Bisping told MMA Junkie that he doesn't see how people can doubt Conor McGregor, given his exceptional past performances.
## Why the long layoff matters
McGregor's most recent appearance was a loss to Dustin Poirier, where he suffered a nasty leg break.
The injury occurred on July 11, 2021, at UFC 264, and McGregor has been out of the octagon since then.
## What Michael Bisping says about Conor McGregor's chances
Bisping believes that McGregor's prime performances should not be discounted, and he could still summon a special performance on the night.
McGregor has a record of 22-6 in MMA and 10-4 in the UFC, with his last win being against Donald Cerrone on January 18, 2020.
The fight against Max Holloway will be a rematch, and it will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
## What comes next for Conor McGregor?
A win for McGregor would be a significant upset, given that he is a heavy underdog to Max Holloway, who has a record of 27-9 in MMA and 23-9 in the UFC.
The event will be available to stream on Paramount+, and fans are eagerly awaiting McGregor's return to the octagon.
McGregor's training and preparation for the fight have been underway for months, and he will look to prove his doubters wrong on July 11.
The UFC 329 event will feature several other high-profile fights, but the rematch between McGregor and Holloway is expected to be one of the main attractions.