The official UFC 329 Countdown video is out, spotlighting the main event clash between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway.
The UFC has released the official Countdown video for UFC 329, shining a spotlight on the main event showdown between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, scheduled for July 11, 2026.
Holloway enters the fight ranked fourth in the lightweight division and ninth pound-for-pound, carrying a record of 27 wins and 9 losses. The 34-year-old Hawaiian, who trains out of Gracie Technics, is one of the most prolific strikers in the sport. Fighting out of an orthodox stance with a 69-inch reach, he lands an extraordinary 7.2 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy — numbers that reflect his relentless, high-volume offensive style.
McGregor, the 37-year-old Irishman from SBG Ireland, brings a record of 22-6-0 into the cage. The southpaw carries a 74-inch reach — five inches longer than Holloway's — and lands 5.32 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy. His takedown rate of 0.67 per 15 minutes also suggests he is capable of mixing levels when the moment calls for it.
Why it matters
- Holloway's pound-for-pound ranking of ninth means a strong performance could push him deeper into the elite conversation at lightweight
- McGregor's longer reach gives him a measurable physical edge in the striking exchanges both men prefer
- The stylistic matchup pits Holloway's elite volume output against McGregor's precision and southpaw angles
- A lightweight contest between two of the division's most recognizable names carries significant rankings implications at 155 pounds
Saturday, July 11, 2026
