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McGregor-Holloway II Headlines UFC 329 With A Packed Card And Eye-Popping Odds
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McGregor-Holloway II Headlines UFC 329 With A Packed Card And Eye-Popping Odds

UFC 329 at the T-Mobile Arena features Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway in a non-title five‑round welterweight main event, nearly a decade after their first meeting. The card also includes Benoit Saint Denis vs. Paddy Pimblett and several other bouts (Sandhagen vs. Bautista, Royval vs. Kavanagh, Green vs. McKinney) on the main card, with prelims headlined by Whittaker vs. Krylov and Garbrandt vs. Yanez. Main card starts 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT (P+), prelims at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT, and odds from DraftKings list Holloway as the favorite (-225) to McGregor (+185), with other fights showing various favorites. Odds can change ahead of fight night.

Holloway targets finishing McGregor to force year-end rematch
sports2 days ago

Holloway targets finishing McGregor to force year-end rematch

Max Holloway says he plans to beat Conor McGregor at UFC 329 to avenge their 2013 bout and set up a possible rematch at the end of the year. He views McGregor’s return from a severe injury as dangerous but believes the bout is a major payday and a chance to rewrite the narrative, with Holloway currently favored and intent on concluding what he sees as an ongoing rivalry.

Holloway stays focused on McGregor as Gaethje hints at future rematch
sports8 days ago

Holloway stays focused on McGregor as Gaethje hints at future rematch

Max Holloway is focused on his July 11 title fight against Conor McGregor at UFC 329, while Justin Gaethje’s win over Ilia Topuria at UFC White House has sparked talk of a possible Holloway–Gaethje rematch; Holloway praised Gaethje’s performance, noted the complexity of ‘MMA math,’ and said he’ll pursue his own path with UFC guiding the next steps after his win.

McGregor’s July Comeback Set as He Battles Holloway at UFC 329
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McGregor’s July Comeback Set as He Battles Holloway at UFC 329

Conor McGregor will return to action for the first time in five years, facing Max Holloway in a welterweight bout at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11; it’s a rematch of their 2013 featherweight bout, coming after McGregor’s 2021 leg injury and a shelved 2024 bout with Michael Chandler. The UFC 329 card also features Paddy Pimblett, Lone'er Kavanagh, and Luke Riley, while Holloway remains a top lightweight competitor and McGregor’s career has included two-division titles and an 18-month anti-doping ban that ended in March.

Oliveira’s grinding win at UFC 326 fuels debate over the BMF belt’s future
sports4 months ago

Oliveira’s grinding win at UFC 326 fuels debate over the BMF belt’s future

Charles Oliveira dominated Max Holloway for 25 minutes at UFC 326, raising questions about the relevance of the BMF belt as analysts suggest the title may be retired or moved aside in favor of Oliveira pursuing the real lightweight belt. The event also featured the announcement of the UFC White House card, while Holloway’s next steps and a slate of potential matchups for him and other fighters were debated, with fans and pundits expressing mixed reactions to the card’s entertainment value.

Holloway vs. Oliveira II: Rematch Preview, Odds, and Prediction for UFC 326
sports4 months ago

Holloway vs. Oliveira II: Rematch Preview, Odds, and Prediction for UFC 326

UFC 326 features a much-anticipated lightweight rematch in Las Vegas as Max Holloway faces Charles Oliveira. Holloway sits as the favorite at -225 with KO as a clear path to victory, while Oliveira brings elite finishing ability and a grappling-heavy threat that could hinge on takedowns and submissions. The analysis leans toward Holloway leveraging speed and boxing to win by knockout, though Oliveira can swing the bout with varied strikes and timely takedowns. Prediction: Holloway by knockout.

Holloway vs Oliveira 2 Weigh-Ins Set UFC 326 Card in Las Vegas
sports4 months ago

Holloway vs Oliveira 2 Weigh-Ins Set UFC 326 Card in Las Vegas

At UFC 326's official weigh-ins in Las Vegas, Max Holloway weighed 155.5 lb and Charles Oliveira 156 lb for the five-round main event. The co-main features Caio Borralho (186 lb) vs. Reinier de Ridder (185.5 lb). The card also lists several bouts across the main card, prelims, and early prelims, with a featherweight bout (JeongYeong Lee vs. Gaston Bolanos) canceled due to weight-management issues. The event airs across Paramount+, UFC Fight Pass, and CBS in select regions.