Everything You Need to Know About UFC 329
Get ready for another action-packed night of MMA during International Fight Week. Every year brings superstars and high-profile fights, and this year is no different. UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 is set to deliver fireworks on Saturday, July 11th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The main event features a long-awaited rematch as Conor McGregor returns to MMA to face Max Holloway. McGregor hasn’t competed since 2021, with a previously scheduled comeback in 2024 ultimately falling through. Now, the sport’s biggest star is finally back on one of its biggest stages.
Also on the card is a clash between former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker and Nikita Krylov that is sure to excite on the prelims. Another big headline is the UFC debut of Gable Steveson as he takes on Elisha Ellison.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of International Fight Week:
How to Watch
- 📅 Date: Saturday, July 11th
- 🕑 Start Time:
- Early Prelims at 5:00 PM ET
- Prelims at 7:00 PM ET
- Main Card at 9:00 PM ET
- 📍 Location: T-Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, Nevada
- 📺 How to Watch:
- Main Card (Paramount+)
- Prelims (Paramount+)
- Early Prelims (Paramount+ & UFC Fight Pass)
- 👕 Merchandise: UFC Store
- 🎟️ Tickets: Gametime
Recent News
- Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 Set for International Fight Week
- Gable Steveson Signs with UFC, Set for International Fight Week Debut
UFC 329 Fight Card
The card will be updated as more fights are announced, here’s what’s confirmed so far:
Main Card
- Welterweight Main Event: Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway
- Benoit Saint-Denis vs. Paddy Pimblett (Lightweight)
- Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista (Bantamweight)
- Brandon Royval vs. Lone’er Kavanagh (Flyweight)
- King Green vs. Terrance McKinney (Lightweight)
Prelims
- Robert Whittaker vs. Nikita Krylov (Light Heavyweight)
- Gable Steveson vs. Elisha Ellison (Heavyweight)
- Cody Garbrandt vs. Adrian Yanez (Bantamweight)
- Kai Kamaka III vs. Luke Riley (Featherweight)
- Tracy Cortez vs. Cong Wang (Flyweight)
- Damian Pinas vs. César Almeida (Middleweight)
- Farid Basharat vs. John Garza (Bantamweight)
- Ryan Gandra vs. Zach Reese (Middleweight)
- Cody Durden vs. Alessandro Costa (Flyweight)
Watch Party
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The Final Chapter?
Conor McGregor is back at UFC 329 after a five-year layoff. But is this comeback the beginning of one final run, or the closing chapter of his career?
We break down what’s really at stake against Max Holloway:
Is There a Better Version of Robert Whittaker?
Whittaker has said that he has no issues making weight at 185 pounds. But that doesn’t mean that he wouldn’t be even better moving up to the 205 pounds division. We will get to find out at UFC 329.
A Rivalry That Could Steal the Show
Former friends open up the main card of UFC 329. But things seem to have taken a turn between the two fighters who once agreed that they wouldn’t fight each other. Clearly that didn’t last, because here we are.
UFC 329 Main Card Predictions
The King is back to take on the BMF, but the main event is far from the only intriguing matchup on the card. Check out our team’s full break down of the biggest matchups of the night with predictions for each fight on the main card.
Can Conor McGregor Shock the World Again?
There were questions about McGregor’s return to MMA after a devastating and career threatening leg injury. Many wondered if he would ever step back into the cage. Could his return to the sport leave the world shocked after such a long time away?
Luke Riley Has All The Ingredients to be a Superstar
Rising UK prospect Luke Riley possess the combination of skill, charisma, fan appeal, and fighting style needed to become genuine star. His potential is untapped, and his following continues to grow. Could he be the UFC’s next superstar?
McGregor Has Been Staying Quiet
Conor McGregor has been impossible to ignore his entire career, but he has been fairly quiet leading up to his return to the octagon. But what is more surprising is that he stated he believes confidence doesn’t need to be advertised. A drastic change from his normal bravado and unapologetic aura.
Your UFC 329 Betting Guide
Money follows Conor McGregor no matter what he does or where he goes. With so much talent on UFC 329, take a look at the matchups and where the betting value lies on the biggest card of the year.
The Rise of Lone’er Kavanagh
This will be the biggest stage of Lone’er Kavanagh’s young career. His rise has been meteoric, and has become a contender at flyweight overnight. Could a win at UFC 329 propel him towards a title fight?
Stay tuned to The Scrap for the latest updates as the event approaches!
