Max Holloway delivered a stunning first-round technical knockout victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 329, which took place on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The highly anticipated welterweight rematch headlined a packed card at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fans who missed the live action can now find replay options to watch the dramatic return of McGregor against the former featherweight champion.[ufc+3]
How to Watch the Epic Rematch
UFC 329 was a major event during the annual UFC International Fight Week. For those who wished to watch the fights live, the main card, preliminary card, and early preliminary fights were available to stream. The primary platform for live viewing was Paramount+.Subscribers to Paramount+ could access all three portions of the event.The early prelims also streamed on UFC Fight Pass.[ufc+7]
To watch the live broadcast, viewers needed a Paramount+ subscription. This service costs $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year, with options that include advertisements.For those looking to catch the replay now, Paramount+ remains the go-to platform to relive all the action from UFC 329.Official highlights and selected fight footage are also available through UFC-controlled websites and verified UFC social media accounts.[prizepicks+3]
Fight Night Details and Start Times
The UFC 329 event kicked off with the early preliminary fights at 2:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), which was 5:00 PM Eastern Time (ET).The preliminary card then followed at 4:00 PM PDT, translating to 7:00 PM ET.The main card, featuring the McGregor vs. Holloway 2 showdown, began at 6:00 PM PDT, or 9:00 PM ET.[ufc+8]
The main event between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway was estimated to start around 8:30 PM PDT or 11:30 PM ET. This time could vary based on how long the preceding main card fights lasted.The T-Mobile Arena opened its doors to fans at 1:00 PM PDT, with the first bout starting an hour later.The entire event took place in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Valley.[prizepicks+2]
McGregor's Return and Holloway's Triumph
Conor McGregor, "The Notorious," made his highly anticipated return to the Octagon after an absence of five years.His last fight before UFC 329 was in 2021, where he suffered a leg injury.This rematch with Max Holloway was 13 years in the making, as the two first met in August 2013.In their initial encounter, McGregor secured a unanimous decision victory.[prizepicks+10]
However, the outcome of UFC 329 was dramatically different. Max "Blessed" Holloway, a former featherweight champion, secured a technical knockout victory over McGregor at just 1 minute and 9 seconds into the first round.The stoppage came due to a knee injury suffered by McGregor.Holloway's impressive win marked a significant moment in his career, avenging his earlier loss to the Irish superstar.[ufc+7]
The Welterweight Showdown
The main event was contested at welterweight, a division McGregor had competed in before.Holloway also entered the bout at welterweight, having recently defended his symbolic UFC "BMF" belt at lightweight.The weigh-ins saw McGregor at 170.5 pounds and Holloway at 170 pounds, both successfully making the welterweight limit.[si+3]
Before the fight, both fighters expressed confidence. McGregor, a former two-division world champion, spoke about making "one last run at glory" and aiming for a "triple crown."Holloway, known for his composure, stated he would be "drowning his a**."The odds for the main event showed Holloway as the favorite at -225, with McGregor as the underdog at +185.[si+3]
Undercard Highlights and Future Implications
Beyond the blockbuster main event, UFC 329 featured a compelling co-main event and a full lineup of fights. The co-main event saw a lightweight clash between rising fan favorite Paddy Pimblett and French finisher Benoît Saint-Denis. Pimblett secured a submission victory over Saint-Denis in the first round. Other notable fights on the main card included Cory Sandhagen against Mario Bautista in a bantamweight bout, Brandon Royval facing Lone'er Kavanagh in a flyweight contest, and King Green battling Terrance McKinney at lightweight.[ufc+4]
The preliminary card featured several exciting matchups, including Robert Whittaker versus Nikita Krylov in a light heavyweight bout, and the heavyweight debut of Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson against Elisha Ellison. Cody Garbrandt also faced Adrian Yanez in a bantamweight fight.[ufc+2]
UFC President Dana White commented on the future implications of the main event, noting that he had multiple scenarios planned for both McGregor and Holloway depending on the outcome. For Holloway, a win could lead to another title shot, potentially at welterweight or a return to lightweight. For McGregor, a victory could have set him up for a welterweight or lightweight title opportunity. However, the early TKO loss due to injury casts uncertainty on McGregor's immediate future in the Octagon. Max Holloway's dominant performance firmly cemented his position as one of the sport's elite fighters, and his next move will be closely watched.[heavy+2]
