Las Vegas hosts UFC 329 with McGregor vs. Holloway...

By Tyler Brooks — 12 July 2026 — 3 min read

UFC 329 is underway at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, featuring a highly anticipated rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway. This welterweight contest marks McGregor’s return to the octagon after a five-year absence. The two fighters first met over 13 years ago in 2013, with McGregor securing a unanimous decision victory in their initial encounter.

Holloway, a former UFC featherweight champion, has since established a notable career, including a significant knockout against Justin Gaethje. McGregor, a former UFC two-division champion, remains a prominent figure in the sport, having previously held both the featherweight and lightweight titles. His last competition was in 2021.

Key Bouts and Outcomes

The main card of UFC 329 features several other significant matchups. In the lightweight co-main event, Paddy Pimblett is looking to rebound from his first UFC loss as he faces Benoit Saint Denis. Another bantamweight contest pits Cory Sandhagen against Mario Bautista. The flyweight division also sees action with Brandon Royval taking on Lone’er Kavanagh.

During the event, Brandon Royval secured a submission victory over Lone’er Kavanagh in the third round. The fight saw Royval apply early pressure and land a left hand, while Kavanagh responded with calf kicks. In the second round, Kavanagh landed a body kick and an uppercut-straight combo, briefly stunning Royval. Royval later secured a takedown and landed elbows. The third round concluded with Royval securing a rear-naked choke, forcing Kavanagh to tap at 3:40 of the round.

UFC 329: McGregor v Holloway 2 Credit: mmafighting.com

In another notable fight on the main card, King Green delivered a remarkable comeback against Terrance McKinney in a lightweight bout. After spending much of the opening round on the defensive, with McKinney on top, Green survived and unleashed a series of strikes, including a kick to the body. The referee, Kerry Hatley, stopped the contest at 4:59 in the opening round after Green continued to deliver punches to a downed McKinney.

Robert Whittaker made a successful debut in the light heavyweight division, securing a knockout win against Nikita Krylov. Despite a size disadvantage, Whittaker’s speed and power were evident, as he hurt Krylov multiple times before landing a right hand that led to the finish. Whittaker is ranked No. 12 at 185 pounds in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, while Krylov is ranked No. 14 at 205 pounds.

Preliminary Card Highlights

The preliminary card also featured several compelling finishes. Adrian Yanez defeated former champion Cody Garbrandt via TKO due to punches in the first round, less than three minutes into the bout. Gable Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist in wrestling, made an emphatic debut in the heavyweight division, defeating Elisha Ellison. Steveson utilized a barrage of strikes, eventually landing a left hand that led to a TKO victory.

UFC 329: Green v McKinney Credit: mmafighting.com

Middleweight prospect Damian Pinas showcased his punching power by overcoming a slow start to land a devastating right hand that resulted in a knockout victory over Cesar Almeida. Additionally, Ryan Gandra, a Brazilian slugger, continued his streak of fast finishes, securing another knockout at UFC 329. He improved his UFC record to 2-0 and achieved his fourth straight first-round knockout, needing only 75 seconds to defeat Zach Reese.

Other preliminary card results include Luke Riley defeating Kai Kamaka via TKO in the first round, and Wang Cong securing a unanimous decision victory over Tracy Cortez in a women’s flyweight bout. Farid Basharat also won by decision against John Garza, and Alessandro Costa defeated Cody Durden via submission in the second round.

The UFC 329 event is available to stream on Paramount+, with the main card commencing at 9 p.m. ET.