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MMA Junkie gathers staff predictions for UFC 329 in Las Vegas, highlighting Conor McGregor’s comeback against Max Holloway with Holloway as the favorite, and detailing picks across the main card and prelims along with related video features.
UFC 329 in Las Vegas features Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return against Max Holloway in a welterweight main event, his first UFC appearance in over five years, with Paddy Pimblett facing Benoit Saint Denis in the co-main and a stacked undercard of notable bouts.
Conor McGregor weighed in at 170.5 pounds (77.3 kg) ahead of UFC 329 against Max Holloway, signaling his return after a 2021 injury. Holloway weighed 170 pounds as he looks to make a welterweight debut and even the series; a tense weigh-in featured McGregor snatching Holloway's sunglasses.
At the UFC 329 weigh-ins, Conor McGregor weighed in at 170.5 pounds and Max Holloway at 170 pounds, with Holloway moving to 170 pounds for the first time. McGregor is shorter but has a longer reach (74 inches) than Holloway (69 inches), and Holloway’s height is 5'11
Rapper Drake revealed a $1 million wager on Conor McGregor to defeat Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, with a potential $2.85 million payout. Both fighters weighed in for McGregor's return—the first UFC bout since 2021—while Holloway aims to rebound after two losses in his past three fights and the main card airs from T-Mobile Arena.
Rapper Drake has placed a $1 million wager on Conor McGregor to defeat Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, at +285 odds, potentially returning $2.85 million. The bout marks McGregor’s comeback after a five-year layoff, with Holloway favored thanks to recent wins; Drake’s high-stakes bets via Stake continue his reputation for bold wagers and the so-called 'Drake Curse.'
Jose Aldo analyzes UFC 329’s McGregor vs. Holloway, saying Holloway is the more active, sharper fighter and McGregor remains a big question mark after years away; he leans toward Holloway winning, though a knockout upset isn’t impossible. Aldo also notes that a McGregor rematch isn’t realistic given his retirement and lack of recent training.
Conor McGregor returns from a five-year layoff to headline UFC 329 in Las Vegas against Max Holloway in a five-round welterweight main event with no title on the line, as Holloway makes his official welterweight debut and eyes a future title path. The card also features Benoit Saint-Denis vs Paddy Pimblett in the co-main, plus several other bouts (Sandhagen vs Bautista, Royval vs Kavanagh, Green vs McKinney, etc.). The event streams on Paramount+ in the US and TNT Sports in the UK, with prelims around 7pm ET and the McGregor–Holloway fight expected around 12:30am ET.
At the UFC 329 press conference in Las Vegas, Conor McGregor and Max Holloway exchanged heated taunts and then got physical during the face-off, with McGregor grabbing Holloway’s glasses and both men restrained by security, setting the tone for their rematch as Holloway moves up to welterweight on short notice and McGregor returns after five years.
Conor McGregor’s return to action at UFC 329 was highlighted by a heated Las Vegas face-off in which he ripped Max Holloway’s glasses, signaling a high-stakes rematch as fans cheered the Irish star despite his recent controversies and Holloway played the cooler counterpoint.
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway clashed in a tense face-off before their UFC 329 rematch, with both veterans separated amid the confrontation. McGregor, coming off a long layoff and recent losses, may still threaten with power, but Holloway is expected to have the edge if the bout goes beyond two rounds. Holloway has even hinted at a potential rubber match and a December showdown at Allegiant Stadium if he wins.
At the UFC 329 press conference in Las Vegas, Conor McGregor grabbed Max Holloway’s sunglasses and threw them to the ground, prompting a heated staredown that ended with a forehead-to-forehead exchange before officials intervened; Holloway invited closer contact and McGregor slapped Holloway’s hands, escalating the build to their main-event showdown.
Conor McGregor dismissed Max Holloway’s decision to bring in former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena to train for their UFC 329 rematch, calling the setup a "Mickey Mouse" camp. Holloway has moved up to welterweight for the bout and kept his camp private, while McGregor’s camp has reportedly trained intensely in secret as fight night approaches, with questions about who will have the edge in reach and power.
Conor McGregor says he’s abstaining from all physical touch for the first time ahead of his UFC return to fight Max Holloway, a bid for an edge in his comeback since 2021. The piece notes his wife Dee Devlin’s potential reaction and references his long layoff plus past injury and controversy surrounding his comeback.
New photos of Conor McGregor show a noticeably softer, tanned physique after roughly five years away from the Octagon, sparking doubt about a quick return as he contends with age, injury recovery, and ongoing legal matters. The piece ties this to a potential UFC 329 clash with Max Holloway, notes he has two fights left on his UFC deal and that his coach, John Kavanagh, left the door open to a big lightweight offer if one arises.