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By Ethan Carter — 10 July 2026 — 3 min read

Anticipation Builds for Main Event

The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is set to host UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 on July 11, 2026. This event marks the highly anticipated return of Conor McGregor, one of the most prominent figures in UFC history, as he steps back into the Octagon after a five-year hiatus. He will face Max Holloway in a rematch that revisits their initial encounter from 13 years ago, where McGregor secured a unanimous decision victory.

The main event features McGregor (22-6, fighting out of Dublin, Ireland) aiming to re-establish his standing among the sport’s elite. His opponent, Holloway (27-9, fighting out of Waianae, HI), a former BMF and featherweight champion, seeks to avenge his 2013 loss and add another significant achievement to his career. The bout is scheduled for five rounds in the welterweight division.

The pre-fight press conference on Thursday saw both fighters come face-to-face, setting an intense tone for the upcoming event. McGregor, known for his charismatic and often outspoken demeanor, was notably subdued for much of the press conference. He discussed his personal evolution and the significance of his comeback, maintaining a civil approach compared to some of his past public appearances.

However, the familiar brashness of McGregor emerged during the face-off with Holloway. He confronted the Hawaiian fighter directly, removing his sunglasses and swatting his hand. Holloway responded without backing down, creating a tense moment that further heightened interest in what was already a much-anticipated fight.

Co-Main Event and Undercard Highlights

Beyond the main event, UFC 329 features a robust 14-fight card, including a compelling lightweight co-main event. This bout pits the No. 5 ranked lightweight contender Benoît Saint Denis (17-3, 1 NC, fighting out of Paris, France) against the No. 6 ranked Paddy Pimblett (23-5, fighting out of Liverpool, England). Saint Denis aims to solidify his position as a top contender, while Pimblett enters the fight following a decision loss to current champion Justin Gaethje in January.

The press conference also featured Saint Denis and Pimblett, who engaged in their own face-off, contributing to the overall excitement surrounding the event. Their clash is expected to be a chaotic and dynamic encounter within the lightweight division.

The main card also includes several other significant matchups across various weight classes. In a bantamweight bout, the No. 4 ranked contender Cory Sandhagen (18-6, fighting out of Aurora, CO) makes his return after a title fight against Merab Dvalishvili. He will challenge the No. 7 ranked Mario Bautista (17-3, fighting out of Phoenix, AZ), who has achieved nine victories in his last ten fights.

The flyweight division will see a clash between two dynamic strikers: former title challenger and No. 4 ranked contender Brandon Royval (17-9, fighting out of Denver, CO) and No. 6 ranked Lone’er Kavanagh (10-1, fighting out of London, England).

Opening the main card is an all-action lightweight bout featuring King Green (35-17-1, 1 NC, fighting out of Fontana, CA) seeking his fourth consecutive victory. He will face Terrance McKinney (18-8, fighting out of Spokane, WA), who has concluded 17 of his 18 wins in the first round. The event is scheduled to begin at 9pm ET/6pm PT on Saturday, July 11, 2026, and will be broadcast live on Paramount+ in the United States.

Source: ufc.com