UFC 329: Conor McGregor Returns to Face Max Holloway

Conor McGregor’s five‑year absence from the octagon comes to an end on July 11, when the Irish superstar steps into the cage against a familiar foe. The two fighters previously crossed blades in 2013 on a UFC Fight Night undercard, and now they will headline UFC 329 at the T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This rematch carries added weight as both men look to reshape their recent records and prove they remain elite in a constantly evolving division.

When and Where to Watch UFC 329

The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, with the first bouts kicking off at 5 p.m. ET, followed by preliminaries at 7 p.m. ET and the main card set to start around 9 p.m. ET. All fights will stream exclusively on Paramount+, which also makes the entire card available on demand after each bout concludes. Fans in the United States can tune in using any current Paramount+ subscription without extra pay‑per‑view charges.

Getting access to UFC 329 requires a Paramount+ subscription, which comes in two tiers. The Essential plan runs $8.99 per month, while the Premium option is priced at $13.99 each month. New users have the chance to try the service at no cost before committing to a paid plan.

The Premium tier bundles additional original content, live sports, and a library of UFC bouts that subscribers can revisit. Whether you prefer the lower‑priced Essential plan or the fuller Premium experience, both give you the ability to watch Conor McGregor versus Max Holloway and every supporting fight on the same night.

Fight Card Overview

The main event headlines the night with Conor McGregor facing Max Holloway in a welterweight showdown, setting up a paid‑promo climax after years apart. The undercard includes a lightweight clash between Benoît Saint Denis and Paddy Pimblett, plus bantamweight and flyweight bouts featuring Cory Sandhagen against Mario Bautista and Brandon Royval opposing Lone’er Kavanagh. Additional lightweight action pits King Green against Terrance McKinney.

• Main Card
• Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway – welterweight
• Benoît Saint Denis vs. Paddy Pimblett – lightweight
• Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista – bantamweight
• Brandon Royval vs. Lone’er Kavanagh – flyweight
• King Green vs. Terrance McKinney – lightweight

Preliminary bouts start at 7 p.m. ET and include Robert Whittaker versus Nikita Krylov in light heavyweight, Gable Steveson taking on Elisha Eillson in heavyweight, and Cody Garbrandt facing Adrian Yanez in bantamweight. The featherweight contest between Luke Riley and Kai Kamaka III also appears on the prelims.

• Prelims
• Robert Whittaker vs. Nikita Krylov – light heavyweight
• Gable Steveson vs. Elisha Eillson – heavyweight
• Cody Garbrandt vs. Adrian Yanez – bantamweight
• Luke Riley vs. Kai Kamaka III – featherweight

The early preliminaries begin at 5 p.m. ET and feature Tracy Cortez up against Wang Cong in women’s flyweight, Damian Pinas meeting Cesar Almeida in middleweight, Farid Basharat facing John Garza in bantamweight, Ryan Gandra pitted against Zachary Reese also in middleweight, and Alessandro Costa taking on Cody Durden in flyweight.

• Early Prelims
• Tracy Cortez vs. Wang Cong – women’s flyweight
• Damian Pinas vs. Cesar Almeida – middleweight
• Farid Basharat vs. John Garza – bantamweight
• Ryan Gandra vs. Zachary Reese – middleweight
• Alessandro Costa vs. Cody Durden – flyweight

With McGregor’s return and a stacked lineup of rising stars, UFC 329 promises high stakes and entertainment from start to finish. The fight night will be a showcase for both veteran ambition and the next generation of MMA talent, all available on Paramount+ for viewers ready to experience the action live.