UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 takes place on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The event will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main card kicks off at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT, with the McGregor vs. Holloway cage walks expected around 11:30 PM ET.
The UFC 329 main event is a rematch more than a decade in the making. When they first met in 2013, a young Conor McGregor defeated an equally inexperienced Max Holloway by unanimous decision after controlling much of the fight despite tearing his ACL. Since then, both men have become legends -McGregor as the UFC’s first simultaneous two-division champion, and Holloway as one of the greatest featherweights in MMA history. Their second meeting headlines UFC 329 at welterweight, with McGregor returning after a lengthy absence while Holloway enters as one of the sport’s most battle-tested veterans.
Benoit Saint-Denis (“God of War”): The French contender enters on a violent four-fight finishing streak, highlighted by a second-round knockout of Dan Hooker. He is known for his relentless pace, suffocating top pressure, and heavy kicks.
Paddy Pimblett (“The Baddy”): The English fan favorite is looking to bounce back from his first UFC setback, a unanimous decision loss to Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title. Pimblett is a highly credentialed grappler seeking to prove he can overcome elite-level pressure.
Fighter
Bovada Odds
Full Fights
Benoit Saint-Denis
-145
Paddy Pimblett
+125
Cory Sandhagen vs Mario Bautista
Cory Sandhagen (#4): Looking to bounce back from a title-fight loss to Merab Dvalishvili, Sandhagen aims to defend his top-tier ranking and secure another shot at the championship.
Mario Bautista (#8): Currently on a hot streak-having won 11 of his last 13 fights-Bautista recently rebounded with a submission win in February and plans to aggressively hunt for a definitive finish to avenge his past loss.
Fighter
Bovada Odds
Full Fights
Cory Sandhagen
-150
Mario Bautista
+130
Brandon Royval vs Lone’er Kavanagh
Brandon “Raw Dawg” Royval: A former title challenger known for his relentless pace, dynamic submissions, and willingness to engage in wild, high-octane exchanges. He routinely fights the absolute elite of the division.
Lone’er Kavanagh: A rising, explosive striker riding serious momentum from a major upset over Brandon Moreno. He operates out of the Great Britain Top Team and boasts dangerous technical striking and solid takedown defense.
Fighter
Bovada Odds
Full Fights
Brandon Royval
+176
Lone’er Kavanagh
-222
Gable Steveson vs Elisha Ellison
Gable Steveson (3-0 MMA): The 26-year-old is an Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling, a two-time NCAA champion, and a former WWE athlete who has transitioned to non-scripted combat sports. He has trained under the tutelage of Jon Jones at the Jackson-Wink MMA Academy and has won all three of his professional MMA fights by first-round knockout.
Elisha Ellison (5-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC): A Washington state police officer, Ellison previously suffered a quick first-round knockout in his short-notice UFC debut in September 2025. Ellison serves as a considerable underdog but plans to use his striking to counter Steveson, hoping to capitalize on Steveson’s inexperience should the fight remain on the feet.
Fighter
Bovada Odds
Full Fights
Gable Steveson
-2200
Elisha Ellison
+1100
Robert Whittaker vs Nikita Krylov
The Weight Class Move: Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (26-9) is moving up to 205 lbs to avoid the grueling weight cut, hoping to find renewed energy and power. He is coming off back-to-back losses at 185 lbs to Reinier de Ridder and Khamzat Chimaev.
The Opposition: Nikita “The Miner” Krylov (31-11) is a natural light heavyweight with aggressive finishing skills, equally dangerous on the feet and on the mat. He is coming off a highlight-reel knockout of Modestas Bukauskas.
Fighter
Bovada Odds
Full Fights
Robert Whittaker
-195
Nikita Krylov
+165
Bobby Green vs Terrance McKinney
Bobby Green (35-17-1, 1 NC): The crafty, 39-year-old veteran is on a three-fight winning streak. He is known for his highly elusive striking, deep submission skills, and incredible cage experience.
Terrance McKinney (18-8): The 31-year-old is a highly dangerous knockout artist with a 100-percent finish rate, known for his explosive first-round power.
Fighter
Bovada Odds
Full Fights
Bobby Green
+135
Terrance McKinney
-160
Kai Kamaka III vs Luke Riley
Luke Riley (13-0-0): The 26-year-old English standout is a massive favorite according to Polymarket consensus. Known for high-volume, aggressive striking and immense finishing power, Riley boasts 9 knockouts on his resume. He is riding momentum from a unanimous decision victory over Michael Aswell Jr. in March 2026. His primary vulnerability is his 37% takedown defense, which has seen him get grounded in past fights before utilizing his “killer instinct” to rally back.
Kai Kamaka III (18-7-1): “The Fighting Hawaiian” is a 31-year-old veteran who recently returned to the UFC following stints in Bellator and the PFL. Kamaka is coming off a gritty split-decision win against Dakota Hope in April 2026. Training out of Xtreme Couture, Kamaka possesses a strong boxing and wrestling foundation. He is highly durable, targets the body efficiently with kicks, and averages over 5 significant strikes per minute while maintaining the wrestling tools to exploit Riley’s submission and grappling defenses.
Fighter
Bovada Odds
Full Fights
Luke Riley
-330
Kai Kamaka III
+270
Damian Pinas vs Cesar Almeida
Damian “The Baba Yaga” Pinas: The 24-year-old prospect from Aruba is on a tear, riding a five-fight knockout streak. After earning a contract on Season 9 of Dana White’s Contender Series, he made an explosive UFC debut earlier this year with a brutal knockout over Wes Schultz. He brings extreme power, athletic explosiveness, and rapid combinations.
César “Cesinha” Almeida: The 38-year-old Brazilian veteran is a world-class kickboxer looking to rebound from a unanimous decision loss to Cezary Oleksiejczuk in late 2025. Known for his patient technical striking, elite counter-punching, and devastating left hook, Almeida serves as a massive step up in competition and the ultimate gatekeeper test for Pinas.
Fighter
Bovada Odds
Full Fights
Damian Pinas
-250
Cesar Almeida
+180
Cody Garbrandt vs Adrian Yanez
Cody “No Love” Garbrandt: The former champion enters the Octagon coming off a unanimous decision victory over Xiao Long at UFC 326 in March. Garbrandt is looking to re-establish consistency in a 4-7 promotional run since losing his title. He is known for high-octane explosive power, blistering hand speed, and starting incredibly fast in the opening round.
Adrian Yanez: After starting his UFC career with a blazing 5-0 run, Yanez has gone 1-3-1 in his last five appearances. He looks to build momentum following a heavily discussed majority draw against Ricky Simon in March. Yanez brings a significant 4.5-inch reach advantage, superior technical boxing volume, and crisp counter-striking depth.
Fighter
Bovada Odds
Full Fights
Cody Garbrandt
+315
Adrian Yanez
-400
Tracy Cortez vs Cong Wang
Tracy Cortez (12-3-0): The #8 ranked flyweight brings a wealth of Octagon experience and relies heavily on pressure grappling and control. Looking to rebound from a recent submission loss, the 32-year-old moved her training camp to Mexico City to hone her skills at altitude.
Cong Wang (9-1-0): The #10 ranked contender from China is a formidable, heavy-handed striker and southpaw with notable finishing power. Holding slight height and reach advantages, Wang’s biggest test in this fight will be her ability to defend takedowns and survive Cortez’s ground control.
Fighter
Bovada Odds
Full Fights
Tracy Cortez
-105
Cong Wang
-115
Cody Durden vs Alessandro Costa
Cody Durden: Known for his relentless wrestling, relentless forward pressure, and top-control grappling. He recently snapped a multi-fight losing skid in April 2026 by securing a unanimous decision over Jafel Filho. He also recently signed a brand new four-fight contract with the UFC.
Alessandro Costa: Riding high with a 2-0 record so far in 2026, Costa secured dominant TKO finishes over both Stewart Nicoll and Matt Schnell. Despite taking the fight on compressed timelines, his high-volume striking speed, knockout power, and submission game make him an extremely dangerous late-replacement threat.
Fighter
Bovada Odds
Full Fights
Cody Durden
+215
Alessandro Costa
-260
Ryan Gandra vs Zach Reese
Ryan “Problema” Gandra: Known for his aggressive pacing and heavy hands, the Brazilian enters the cage with serious finishing momentum. He looks to push the pace early and force chaotic exchanges, relying on his formidable strike game to overwhelm opponents.
Zach “Savage” Reese: Standing at a towering 6’4″ with a 77-inch reach, the American utilizes his physical advantages-specifically his long jab and reach-to control distance. He is considered an incredibly dangerous finisher in the division who blends his striking power with a highly capable submission arsenal.
