UFC 329 fights: Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway 2 headlines stacked Las Vegas card; check full preview of every bout
UFC 329 fights: Fans will see rising contenders, veterans looking to make statements, and a superstar comeback all on the same night.
Conor McGregor is set to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon on Saturday (July 11) at UFC 329, headlining a stacked card against Max Holloway in a welterweight rematch. The event will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with the main card starting at 9 PM ET. While the main event steals the spotlight, the rest of the card is loaded with ranked fighters, debuts, and exciting matchups from top to bottom.
Main event spotlight: McGregor vs Holloway rematch
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway first fought in 2013, when McGregor won by unanimous decision in just his second UFC bout. Both have since become two of the biggest names in MMA history. McGregor became the first fighter to hold the featherweight and lightweight titles at the same time. Holloway reigned as featherweight champion for nearly three years and still holds multiple division records for finishes and longest win streak.
McGregor, 37, owns a 22-6 record with 19 knockouts and has been inactive since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in 2021. Holloway, 34, is 27-9 and makes his official welterweight debut after years of elite performances at 145 and 155 pounds. McGregor has the reach advantage, while Holloway brings youth, height, and nonstop pressure.
Co-main event breakdown
The co-main event delivers another big lightweight clash as Paddy Pimblett takes on Benoit Saint Denis. Both are ranked contenders with aggressive styles and plenty on the line as they battle for positioning in a stacked division.
Rest of the main card action
The main card continues with three more strong matchups. Cory Sandhagen faces Mario Bautista in a bantamweight bout, Brandon Royval meets Lone’er Kavanagh at flyweight, and King Green locks horns with Terrance McKinney in another lightweight scrap.
Preliminary card highlights
On the preliminary card, Olympic gold medalist and two-time NCAA champion Gable Steveson makes his highly anticipated UFC debut against Elisha Ellison at heavyweight. The wrestling standout brings elite credentials into the cage for the first time. Other prelims feature Robert Whittaker vs. Nikita Krylov in light heavyweight action, Cody Garbrandt against Adrian Yanez at bantamweight, and Luke Riley taking on Kai Kamaka III at featherweight.
Early prelims and undercard fights
Early prelims open the night with Tracy Cortez vs Wang Cong in women’s flyweight plus additional undercard bouts featuring Damian Pinas vs Cesar Almeida, Farid Basharat vs John Garza, Ryan Gandra vs. Zachary Reese, and Alessandro Costa vs Cody Durden.
Why UFC 329 stands out
UFC 329 falls during International Fight Week and offers one of the deepest cards of the year. McGregor’s return alone creates massive interest, but the supporting fights ensure nonstop action from the early prelims all the way to the main event.
Complete UFC 329 Fight Card
Main Card (Paramount+, 9 PM ET)
Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway (Welterweight)
Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis (Lightweight)
Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista (Bantamweight)
Brandon Royval vs. Lone’er Kavanagh (Flyweight)
King Green vs. Terrance McKinney (Lightweight)
Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 7 PM ET)
Robert Whittaker vs. Nikita Krylov (Light Heavyweight)
Gable Steveson vs. Elisha Ellison (Heavyweight)
Cody Garbrandt vs. Adrian Yanez (Bantamweight)
Luke Riley vs. Kai Kamaka III (Featherweight)
Early Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 5 PM ET)
Tracy Cortez vs. Wang Cong (Women’s Flyweight)
Damian Pinas vs. Cesar Almeida (Middleweight)
Farid Basharat vs. John Garza (Bantamweight)
Ryan Gandra vs. Zachary Reese (Middleweight)
Alessandro Costa vs. Cody Durden (Flyweight)
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