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McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Set as UFC 329 Welterweight Main Event

The July 11 fight will test McGregor’s readiness after a five‑year layoff and could reshape his contract leverage or his place among elite fighters.

Overview

  • UFC has confirmed Conor McGregor will rematch Max Holloway in a five‑round welterweight headliner at T‑Mobile Arena on July 11 as the focal point of International Fight Week.
  • The promotion released new promos while McGregor has posted training updates and taunted Holloway, framing the bout as his comeback after a broken leg kept him out since 2021.
  • Oddsmakers have opened and moved lines heavily in Holloway’s favor, with betting markets listing Holloway as the clear favorite over McGregor.
  • Justin Gaethje said he will be ringside for the fight and has publicly expressed interest in fighting McGregor if McGregor wins, adding a possible high‑profile next matchup.
  • The 12‑fight card will stream on Paramount+ in the U.S., co‑headlined by Benoît Saint‑Denis vs. Paddy Pimblett, and the UFC is seeking a replacement after bantamweight Ethyn Ewing withdrew days before the event.