Conor McGregor is set to make his return to the octagon tonight, facing Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 in Las Vegas. This marks McGregor’s first fight since 2021, ending a five-year hiatus from competition. The bout is a rematch, as the two previously met in 2013, where McGregor secured a decision victory over Holloway in the featherweight division. For their second encounter, they will compete at welterweight.
This welterweight clash is anticipated to have a significant impact on both the welterweight and lightweight divisions within the UFC. Both fighters have accumulated championship accolades since their initial meeting, adding to the significance of this rematch.
UFC 329 main card and undercard results
Beyond the highly anticipated main event, UFC 329 features a comprehensive card with several notable matchups and outcomes. In the co-main event, top-ten lightweight contenders Paddy Pimblett and Benoit Saint Denis are scheduled to compete in an England vs. France showdown. Before that, Cory Sandhagen aimed for a second victory against Mario Bautista at bantamweight, and Lone’er Kavanagh sought to enter flyweight title contention against long-term contender Brandon Royval.
The main card commenced with a lightweight bout between Bobby Green and Terrence McKinney. The undercard included appearances from former champions such as Robert Whittaker and Cody Garbrandt, alongside the UFC debut of heavyweight prospect Gable Steveson.
Key results from the event include:
- Mario Bautista defeated Cory Sandhagen by unanimous decision in their bantamweight contest.
- Brandon Royval secured a submission victory over Lone’er Kavanagh with a rear naked choke in round 3 of their flyweight fight.
- King Green defeated Terrance McKinney by TKO via punches in round 1 of their lightweight clash.
- Robert Whittaker was victorious over Nikita Krylov by TKO via punches in round 3 of their light heavyweight bout.
- Gable Steveson defeated Elisha Ellison by KO via punches in round 1 of their heavyweight encounter.
- Adrian Yanez defeated Cody Garbrandt by TKO via punches in round 1 of their bantamweight fight.
- Luke Riley defeated Kai Kamaka III by standing TKO via punches in round 1 of their featherweight contest.
- Wang Cong defeated Tracy Cortez by unanimous decision in their flyweight bout.
- Damien Pinas defeated Cesar Almeida by KO via a straight right in round 1 of their middleweight fight.
- Farid Basharat defeated Ryan Garza by unanimous decision in their bantamweight bout.
- Ryan Gandra defeated Zach Reese by TKO via punches in round 1 of their middleweight fight.
- Alessandro Costa defeated Cody Durden by submission via a rear naked choke in round 2 of their flyweight fight.
Betting and prediction market opportunities for UFC 329
For those interested in engaging with the event through betting, various promotions are available for UFC 329, particularly for the McGregor vs. Holloway main event. Sportsbooks are offering different incentives for new users.
For instance, BetMGM offers a safety net bonus of up to $1,500, which provides a bonus refund if a bet on tonight’s fight results in a loss. Users in certain states, including MI, NJ, PA, and WV, may receive a $150 bonus offer if they place a winning $10 bet. Bet365 provides a guaranteed $150 bonus in bets for wagering $10 on any market for the fights.
DraftKings offers an instant $200 bonus in bets after a qualifying $5 wager. FanDuel Sportsbook has an offer that unlocks $1,000 in bet reset tokens over five days, with the first token available after a $5 wager on the McGregor fight. Caesars Sportsbook provides 10 100% profit boost tokens for a qualifying wager of $1 or more, allowing users to double winnings on subsequent wagers. theScore Bet offers a $1,000 bet reset for the first wager, providing a bonus refund if the bet settles as a loss. Fanatics Sportsbook allows users to unlock up to $1,000 in FanCash over their first 10 days, with the first $100 FanCash bet match available for tonight’s fight.
Prediction markets also present alternatives to traditional sportsbooks. These platforms allow users to buy and sell positions without dealing with oddsmakers. Polymarket offers a $50 bonus by depositing $20 into a new account. Kalshi provides an exclusive $15 bonus after trading a total of $10 on the app. Novig offers $50 in coins for spending $5 on tonight’s fight, which can be used within the free portion of the app. FanDuel Predicts credits $25 in bonuses for making any trade on tonight’s fight. OG provides a $10 bonus for an initial trade of $10 on any market. Crypto.com offers up to $50 in CRO bonuses upon completing a trade and staking funds. Lastly, ProphetX gives a $20 bonus for making a $10 trade on the McGregor vs. Holloway fight or any other market.
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Source: wtop.com
