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McGregor Returns vs. Holloway, UFC 329 Sets $25 M Gate

7/11/2026

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McGregor Returns

Conor McGregor returns to face Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, on July 11, 2026.
Dana White said the fight set a live-gate record of about $25 million, beating the previous $22 million mark.
DraftKings listed Holloway as a –225 favorite and McGregor as a +185 underdog.
The bout is a welterweight debut for Holloway and notes his UFC record of 3,655 significant strikes.

Summary

McGregor Appeal Denied

Judge Alex Owens denied Conor McGregor’s appeal, upholding the jury’s finding that he raped Nikita Hand.
Owens said McGregor wants to shape public opinion by selectively using case details.
A victim described McGregor as “a bully with money,” reflecting testimony presented at trial.
Max Holloway confirmed Holloway will still face McGregor at welterweight, keeping the UFC 329 main event intact.

History

Historical Context

McGregor’s knockout of Chad Mendes at UFC 189 on July 11 2015 propelled him to global fame and generated 825,000 pay-per-view buys, the organization’s highest that year. His continued drawing power led UFC 329 to feature his welterweight debut against Max Holloway for the promotion, showing how early breakout victories still shape marquee cards.

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McGregor Returns

Conor McGregor returns to face Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, on July 11, 2026.
Dana White said the fight set a live-gate record of about $25 million, beating the previous $22 million mark.
DraftKings listed Holloway as a –225 favorite and McGregor as a +185 underdog.
The bout is a welterweight debut for Holloway and notes his UFC record of 3,655 significant strikes.

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