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Polymarket and Conor McGregor sign UFC partnership deal
Conor McGregor has announced a new partnership deal with prediction market platform Polymarket ahead of his return to the UFC tournament on July 11, 2026.
McGregor has officially been out of the UFC since 2021 after suffering a broken leg during his last fight. Now, he is set to come back for a fight against Max Holloway, headlining UFC 329. Announcing his return in an Instagram post on June 30, the MMA legend shared the news of a collaboration with Polymarket.
McGregor wrote:
“Against All Odds. July 11th. In partnership with Polymarket. Trade UFC329 on the Exclusive Prediction Market Partner of UFC.”
In the video posted by both McGregor and Polymarket, the fighter is seen replicating the famous mirror scene from the popular 1995 movie “Hate” in a black-and-white setting. McGregor is set to compete with Holloway in a non-title welterweight bout during the International Fight Week.
Additionally, Polymarket has been collaborating with the championship since November 2025, as the platform is the Official and Exclusive Prediction Market Partner of the UFC. Under the deal conditions, Polymarket conducts brand activations during live events, broadcasts, and social media content.
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