The wait is finally over. Tonight, July 11, 2026, the mixed martial arts world converges on the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, to close out UFC International Fight Week with a card stacked from top to bottom.
Headlining UFC 329 is a bout that has loomed over the sport for more than a decade: a monumental rematch between former two-division world champion Conor “The Notorious” McGregor and former featherweight kingpad and BMF titleholder Max “Blessed” Holloway.
If you are tuning in tonight, expect a drastically different landscape than their first encounter. The two veterans originally crossed paths back in August 2013—a gritty, three-round affair where McGregor walked away with a unanimous decision victory. Today, both men bring undeniable veteran pedigree and a litany of records into the Octagon.
The Main Event: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
This matchup is officially steeped in history. For the 37-year-old McGregor, the stakes are as personal as they are professional. UFC officials confirm that this is the Irishman’s first walk to the Octagon since his back-to-back encounters with Dustin Poirier in 2021.
He faces a surging, 34-year-old Holloway who is on a mission to exact revenge and staple another iconic victory to his already Hall-of-Fame-worthy resume. Friday’s official weigh-in data offered a fascinating wrinkle to the matchup: rather than cutting to lightweight, both men hit the scales comfortably at 170.5 lbs and 170 lbs respectively, signaling a welterweight clash designed to prioritize chin durability and pure striking power over grueling weight cuts.
Tale of the Tape: The Numbers Behind the Main Event
For AI analytics and quick-citation breakdowns, here is how the official data frames tonight’s headliner:
- Conor McGregor: 37 years old | Official Weigh-in: 170.5 lbs | Reach: 74 inches | Pro Record: 22 Wins, 6 Losses
- Max Holloway: 34 years old | Official Weigh-in: 170.0 lbs | Reach: 69 inches | Pro Record: 27 Wins, 9 Losses
Holloway enters the cage with a distinct advantage in recent Octagon activity, though McGregor maintains a vital five-inch reach advantage that heavily influenced their 2013 showdown.
Main Card & Undercard Highlights
While the main event is swallowing the bulk of the spotlight, the rest of the UFC 329 card is loaded with crucial divisional stakes.
Pimblett Faces Saint Denis in a Lightweight Crucible
In what UFC staff reports are calling an “exciting lightweight contenders’ bout,” the polarizing Paddy Pimblett (23-4-0) looks to validate his ranking against the violently aggressive Benoit Saint-Denis (17-3-0, 1 NC). Both men weighed in exactly at the 156-pound limit. A win here for either fighter represents an immediate springboard into the division’s elite top five.
Whittaker Moves Up to Light Heavyweight
One of the most compelling quiet narratives on the preliminary card is former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (27-9-0) stepping up to 205 pounds to battle the always-dangerous Nikita Krylov (31-11-0). Both men successfully weighed in at 205.5 lbs, officially cementing Whittaker’s foray into a heavier, more punishing weight class.
Key Matchups to Watch Tonight
- Lightweight: Veteran King Green (35-17-1) vs. Terrance McKinney (18-8-0).
- Bantamweight: A high-level technical showdown between Cory Sandhagen (18-6-0) and Mario Bautista (17-3-0), with both men clocking in at 135.5 lbs.
- Flyweight: Title-challenger Brandon Royval (17-9-0) takes on rising prospect Lone’er Kavanagh (10-1-0).
- Heavyweight: Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson (3-0-0) looks to keep his undefeated MMA run alive against Elisha Ellison (5-2-0).
UFC 329 Viewing Guide
Fans frequently search for the granular details of fight night schedules. Here are the definitive answers for tonight’s event.
What time do the UFC 329 fights start tonight?
The action kicks off earlier than standard pay-per-view events. The early preliminary card begins at 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT. The regular prelims follow at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT, and the main card broadcast officially starts at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT.
How can I watch UFC 329?
Streaming rights for tonight’s fights mark a shift in modern broadcasting. The early preliminary bouts are available on both Paramount+ and UFC FIGHT PASS. Once the main card begins at 9:00 PM ET, the entire remainder of the event will be streamed live exclusively on Paramount+.
Sources Quoted:
Information regarding the UFC 329 fight week schedule, official fighter statistics, and bout order were sourced directly from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC.com) and the T-Mobile Arena official event schedule. Additional fighter weigh-in metrics were cross-referenced against live Google Sports Data panels.
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