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Conor McGregor's UFC 329 rematch with Max Holloway ended early due to a knee injury, forcing the fight to be stopped. He wrote on Instagram that the bout should be ruled a no-contest and all bets refunded, though that outcome is unlikely since the result was injury-driven rather than a officiating error; he is awaiting MRI results to determine the knee's status and next steps.
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.
At UFC 329's weigh-ins, every fighter hit their marks. Conor McGregor weighed in at 170.5 pounds to officially face Max Holloway (170) in a welterweight rematch, with co-main Pimblett vs. Saint Denis at 156, and the rest of the main-card and prelim bouts also weighing in across divisions to lock in the lineup at T-Mobile Arena.
At UFC 329 media day, Conor McGregor brushed off Justin Gaethje's challenge, saying he isn't prioritizing a lightweight return and hints at pursuing a 'triple crown' by capturing titles in three divisions, while set to fight Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329.
Max Holloway says Conor McGregor’s beef is with the UFC, not Holloway, a point he made during a Joe Rogan interview as McGregor eyes a return and a possible UFC 329 main event in Las Vegas after a five-year layoff.
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.
Dustin Poirier says he would consider a fourth fight with Conor McGregor if the scenario is realistic, despite retiring in 2025. He would re-enter the drug-testing protocol and obtain a license again, noting McGregor’s expected return against Max Holloway at UFC 329. Poirier believes McGregor could still possess power, but timing, athleticism, and form would determine any comeback. He also says he has six or seven fights left on his UFC contract and is enjoying life as a dad, though he wouldn’t completely rule out competing again if the right opportunity arose.
Conor McGregor says he’s happy with a renegotiated UFC contract ahead of UFC 329, where he’ll rematch Max Holloway after the promotion’s switch to Paramount+. He’s training hard and preparing for every scenario to ensure a strong comeback.
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.
Max Holloway says he’s training for a potential rematch with Conor McGregor amid talk they could headline UFC International Fight Week, with speculation the bout could headline UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11. He’s chasing revenge for past losses and a big return for his career, while McGregor has recently surfaced with a boxing exhibition.
Justin Gaethje, fresh off a win that made him a two-time interim lightweight champion, wants Ilia Topuria to headline the UFC White House card in June for a unification bout, and he expects the Topuria showdown to crown a true lightweight champion; he also notes a potential McGregor return could reshuffle the card but remains focused on the Topuria matchup.
Dana White announces Conor McGregor will fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303, while Islam Makhachev will face Dustin Poirier in the main event at UFC 302. Additionally, the UFC 117 fight between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen will be added to the UFC Hall of Fame's 'Fight Wing' as part of the Class of 2024. Mark Coleman, a UFC Hall of Famer, gives an interview backstage at UFC 300.
The town of McGregor in Eastern Iowa is working to prevent flooding from the Mississippi River. Despite the rising water levels, locals remain optimistic and are helping each other out. The flooding is not the only challenge the town is facing, as road construction is also causing difficulties. However, the community is still open and welcoming visitors.