Conor McGregor and Max Holloway will meet for the second time at UFC 329, thirteen years after their first encounter. The card streams live on Paramount+ on July 11 at 9 p.m. ET.
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway are set to share the octagon for the second time when UFC 329 takes place on July 11, with the card streaming live on Paramount+ at 9 p.m. ET. The rematch comes thirteen years after the two first met, making it one of the longest gaps between rematches in recent UFC history.
McGregor, known as "The Notorious," enters the bout at 37 years old carrying a professional record of 22-6-0. The southpaw from Dublin trains out of SBG Ireland and stands five-foot-nine with a notably long reach of 74 inches. He lands 5.32 significant strikes per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate, and has shown a willingness to mix in takedowns at 0.67 per fifteen minutes.
Holloway, nicknamed "Blessed," is 34 years old and holds a record of 27-9-0. The orthodox striker from the United States competes at lightweight and currently sits fourth in the divisional rankings and ninth in the pound-for-pound standings. Standing five-foot-eleven with a 69-inch reach, Holloway is one of the most prolific volume strikers in the sport, averaging 7.2 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- Holloway's fourth-place lightweight ranking means a strong performance could push him deeper into title contention
- McGregor's southpaw stance against Holloway's orthodox style sets up a classic left-hand lead versus jab dynamic
- The thirteen-year gap between their first and second meetings adds rare historical weight to the matchup
- A win for either fighter would carry significant pound-for-pound implications, with Holloway already ranked ninth
Saturday, July 11, 2026
