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UFC 329 Sets $25 M Gate Record for McGregor-Holloway Bout

7/11/2026

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Summary

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UFC CEO Dana White announced that UFC 329 in Las Vegas will generate a $25 million live gate, the highest in UFC history.
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway made weight and will fight at UFC 329.
DraftKings Sportsbook lists Holloway as a -225 favorite and McGregor at +185.
McGregor said contract discussions will wait until after Saturday’s fight, expressing hope to remain with the UFC.

History

Historical Context

On 6 October 2018 UFC 229 in Las Vegas drew 20,000 fans and generated a $17.2 million live gate, the largest in UFC history, while its 2.4 million pay-per-view buys made it the sport’s most-watched event. The Khabib Nurmagomedov-Conor McGregor showdown sparked a post-fight brawl, leading the Nevada State Athletic Commission to suspend both fighters and cementing mixed-martial arts as a mainstream, high-revenue sport.

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UFC CEO Dana White announced that UFC 329 in Las Vegas will generate a $25 million live gate, the highest in UFC history.
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway made weight and will fight at UFC 329.
DraftKings Sportsbook lists Holloway as a -225 favorite and McGregor at +185.
McGregor said contract discussions will wait until after Saturday’s fight, expressing hope to remain with the UFC.

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