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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.
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.'
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 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 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 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.
Israel Adesanya announced he has split with longtime head coach Eugene Bareman and City Kickboxing, calling it a long-time coming and planning a more focused, individual training setup for his next UFC chapter. He didn’t reveal his new camp, and the move follows a rough stretch that includes four losses in a row, the latest a second-round TKO to Joe Pyfer in March.
Conor McGregor maintains he is innocent as he prepares to fight Max Holloway at UFC 329, despite a Dublin civil verdict finding him liable for a 2018 sexual assault and awarding about £206,000 in damages; he appealed the ruling but it was upheld, and he used media appearances to reiterate his innocence while reflecting on past excesses, his faith, and his focus on family as he resumes his fighting career.
At a UFC 329 pre-fight press conference, Conor McGregor again proclaimed his innocence in the 2024 civil verdict for sexual assault, saying he trusts the truth will come out as he returns to fight Max Holloway after years away.
Conor McGregor asserts he is the all-time No. 1 in MMA, says Khabib Nurmagomedov has 'done nothing' in the sport, dismisses Georges St-Pierre, and believes he could beat Jon Jones ahead of UFC 329.
McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh says the lightweight days may be behind him, with McGregor now comfortable at 170 lbs and likely to stay at welterweight for the near term. Kavanagh would like him to fight more often, ideally before the year ends rather than waiting until 2027, and envisions a quick return after a short break. The piece notes McGregor’s history at 145–155 and the upcoming showdown with Max Holloway at UFC 329 as the latest chapter, capped by a broader plan for McGregor’s contract-end fight in 2027 and a supposed “master class” in the cage.
Merab Dvalishvili says a UFC trilogy with Petr Yan is still on hold for 2026 as he awaits booking news and recovers from nose injuries, while staying active in RAF with a Georgia-headlined fight against Henry Cejudo. He acknowledges being the underdog at home but plans to leverage the crowd, and even declares, “After our match, win or lose, I’m going to make Henry Cejudo get drunk in Georgia.” The bout adds pressure and anticipation to both the UFC plan for Yan and Dvalishvili’s return to his homeland for the RAF event.