It’s a massive weekend for MMA fans as Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon to face Max Holloway in a long-awaited rematch 13 years after their first meeting. To celebrate one of the biggest fights of the year, EA Sports is giving EA UFC 6 players two free throwback fighter skins while also releasing a new batch of Hall of Fame-inspired cosmetics.
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If you’ve been waiting for a reason to jump back into the Octagon, there’s plenty of new content to check out.
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How to Claim the Free McGregor and Holloway Skins
Beginning July 7 at 1 p.m. ET, players can unlock both of the following fighter skins at no additional cost:
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Conor McGregor (UFC FN – 2013)
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Max Holloway (UFC FN – 2013)
To claim them:
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Launch EA UFC 6 between July 7 and July 20
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Sign in to your EA account
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The skins will automatically be added to your account
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No purchase, challenge, or Ultimate Team requirement is needed. Simply logging into the game during the promotional window is enough to permanently unlock both fighter skins.
The throwback appearances recreate McGregor and Holloway as they looked when they first met inside the Octagon in 2013, giving fans a chance to replay their original matchup ahead of this weekend’s highly anticipated rematch.
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New UFC Hall of Fame Skins Are Also Live
Alongside the free McGregor and Holloway rewards, EA Sports has also released three new UFC Hall of Fame Fighter Skins, celebrating some of the sport’s most iconic careers.
The newest additions include:
Each skin recreates a memorable championship moment from the fighter’s career and is now available in EA UFC 6.
A Busy Month for EA UFC 6
The cosmetic drops follow the game’s first major post-launch gameplay update, which introduced three new fighters, Fight Week content, extensive balancing changes across striking and grappling, and updates to more than 20 gameplay perks.
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With McGregor vs. Holloway finally set to run back after more than a decade, EA Sports is leaning into the excitement by giving players a chance to relive both the past and present inside the virtual Octagon. Just remember to log in before July 20 if you want to add the free McGregor and Holloway skins to your collection.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jul 9, 2026, where it first appeared in the Sports Video Games section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
