Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2: UFC 329 Full Card Results

Event Overview

The Ultimate Fighting Championship staged UFC 329 at the T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The prelim card began at 9 p.m. ET, with the main event headliners expected to step into the cage around 11:30 p.m. ET. Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon headline‑d the night, while several other notable bouts featured up‑and‑coming talent. The card also highlighted England’s Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett looking to bounce back after a loss.

Key Fight Card Matches

Among the headline attractions, Conor McGregor faced Max Holloway in a highly anticipated rematch. The bout had not concluded at the time of this report, so no official result was recorded. Other main‑card contests included lightweight challengers Benoit Saint Denis versus Paddy Pimblett, Cory Sandhagen against Mario Bautista, Brandon Royval paired with Lone’er Kavanagh, and the opening main‑card duel between King Green and Terrance McKinney.

Further down the schedule, Nikita Krylov clashed with Robert Whittaker on the prelims, while four additional prelim bouts were contested, and a separate early prelim lineup wrapped up the evening.

Early Prelim Results

• Wang Cong defeated Tracy Cortes by unanimous decision (29‑27, 29‑27, 29‑27)
• Damian Pinas stopped Cesar Almeida with a TKO at 4:44 of round 1
• Farid Basharat bested John Garza by unanimous decision (30‑27, 29‑28, 30‑27)
• Ryan Gandra earned a TKO win over Zachary Reese at 1:15 of round 1
• Alessandro Costa submitted Cody Durden at 2:19 of round 2

These early bouts were marked by rapid finishes, with four of the five ending via knockout or submission before the second round concluded. The speed displayed set a brisk tone for the rest of the show.

Prelims Conclusions

• Nikita Krylov vs. Robert Whittaker – result pending
• Gable Stevenson TKO’d Elisha Ellison at 2:32 of round 1
• Adrian Yanez stopped Cody Garbrandt with a TKO at 2:13 of round 1
• Luke Riley ended Kai Kamaka III via TKO at 3:03 of round 1

The prelims saw three straight one‑round knockouts, highlighting aggressive early strategies from the under‑card talent. Only the opener between Krylov and Whittaker remained unresolved as the night progressed.

What It Means Going Forward

For Conor McGregor, a high‑stakes return against Max Holloway signals a chance to reinvigorate his pedigree in the featherweight division. A win could catapult him back into title contention, while a loss might prompt a strategic reassessment. The remainder of UFC 329 underscored the depth of emerging fighters who are positioning themselves for future title shots. Observers will watch how quickly these early‑round finishes influence coaching approaches and fight planning in subsequent events.