The UFC 329 main card for International Fight Week has been revealed and appears notably lacking in star power beyond Conor McGregor's return. The analyst notes this was previously acceptable when McGregor was reliable, but his two-year absence from the Chandler situation demonstrates he can no longer be counted on. If McGregor were to pull out again, the headliner would potentially be Max Holloway versus Paddy Pimblett, which would not be sufficient for such a major event. The post references the weak card from two years ago when McGregor-Chandler fell through and Pereira-Prochazka had to be hastily arranged as a rematch, resulting in disappointing overall impressions. The author suggests UFC should add insurance by booking another major fight, such as Charles Oliveira versus Arman Tsarukyan, possibly even for the BMF belt. Despite concerns, the author still believes McGregor is serious about returning and will actually compete this time.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
