Conor McGregor’s long wait is finally over. The former two-division UFC champion returns to the Octagon for the first time in five years when he takes on Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 on Saturday night in Las Vegas. The highly anticipated rematch headlines International Fight Week and marks McGregor’s first appearance since suffering a broken leg against Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
For McGregor, this is a chance to restart his career and begin a fresh title run at welterweight. For Holloway, who is making his debut at 170 pounds, it is an opportunity to avenge his 2013 defeat to the Irishman and announce himself as a contender in a new division. With a stacked fight card and plenty of bad blood between the main-event stars, UFC 329 promises to be one of the biggest events of the year.
Why did Conor McGregor’s UFC comeback get delayed for five years?
What has been said in the Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway war of words?
Why is Benoit Saint Denis vs Paddy Pimblett a crucial lightweight contender fight?
When does Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway at UFC 329 start?
UFC 329 takes place on Saturday, July 11, 2026 (Sunday, July 12 in some regions). The main card begins at 9 p.m. ET (6:30 a.m. IST on July 12), with McGregor and Holloway expected to make their walk to the Octagon at around 12 a.m. ET (9:30 a.m. IST), depending on the duration of the earlier fight
Where is UFC 329 taking place?
UFC 329 will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The event serves as the finale of the UFC’s annual International Fight Week, one of the promotion’s biggest celebrations featuring fan events, Hall of Fame ceremonies, and marquee fights.
What is the UFC 329 main fight card?
- Welterweight main event: Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway (Five rounds, non-title)
- Lightweight co-main event: Benoit Saint Denis vs. Paddy Pimblett
- Bantamweight: Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista
- Flyweight: Brandon Royval vs. Lone’er Kavanagh
- Lightweight: King Green vs. Terrance McKinney
(With inputs from Reuters)
