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  • Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 Fight Is Already One Of The Hottest Tickets In Sports History

    Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 Fight Is Already One Of The Hottest Tickets In Sports History

    Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 comeback fight against Max Holloway at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 11 is already commanding extraordinary ticket prices, with the most expensive seats listed at $24,600 and the cheapest still available at $1,822.

    AXS is handling ticket sales for the event. Third-row seats near the octagon are going for up to $24,600, with fourth-row seats on the opposite side priced at $15,990. The cheapest floor seats still available are just over $7,300 each, while the $1,822 option sits in the very last row of the arena. None of the listed prices includes sales tax or fees.

    VIP packages through OnLocation, the event planning arm of TKO Group Holdings, have largely sold out. Both the Elite package with front row floor seats and the “Rising Star” package are gone, with six weeks remaining before fight night. Remaining VIP options start at $8,000 and $13,500 per person.

    McGregor has not competed since suffering a broken leg at UFC 264 in July 2021. The ticket demand reflects his status as the biggest individual draw in UFC history, even after a five-year absence.

  • Conor McGregor Return Sends UFC 329 Ticket Prices Through The Roof Amid Near Sellout

    Conor McGregor Return Sends UFC 329 Ticket Prices Through The Roof Amid Near Sellout

    Conor McGregor’s long-awaited UFC return is already proving to be one of the biggest events in MMA history — and fans hoping to attend UFC 329 in Las Vegas may need deep pockets to witness it live.

    With “The Notorious” set to face former featherweight champion Max Holloway in a rematch on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena, early presale ticket prices for UFC Fight Club members have reportedly surfaced online, and the numbers are staggering even by McGregor standards.

    According to listings circulating on social media, front-row seats are priced above $43,000, while floor tickets are reportedly starting at over $4,000. Lower bowl seats are listed above $1,200, with even upper-level tickets crossing the $600 mark before public sales officially begin.

    Shortly after those prices surfaced, ticketing platform AXS also appeared to show the event as sold out during the early presale window, highlighting the enormous demand surrounding the former two-division champion’s comeback.

    While the prices are eye-catching, they are hardly unexpected for a McGregor comeback fight. UFC 329 marks the Irish superstar’s first appearance inside the Octagon in five years and serves as the centerpiece of International Fight Week in Las Vegas.

    The event is expected to bring a massive fight-week atmosphere back to the city, with additional attractions planned throughout the weekend, including the UFC Hall of Fame ceremony, ceremonial weigh-ins, fan events, and other combat sports showcases connected to the promotion.

    McGregor has not competed since suffering a broken leg against Dustin Poirier in 2021, while Holloway enters the rematch looking to avenge his loss to “The Notorious” from their first meeting more than a decade ago.

    Even for fans unable to secure tickets inside the arena, UFC 329 is shaping up to be one of the promotion’s most heavily watched cards in years, fueled by McGregor’s return, the Holloway rivalry, and the spectacle surrounding International Fight Week.

    Public ticket sales are expected to open later this week, though demand is already appearing sky-high well before general access becomes available.

  • Conor McGregor Wanted Michael Chandler For Comeback But UFC Didn’t Approve It

    Conor McGregor Wanted Michael Chandler For Comeback But UFC Didn’t Approve It

    Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return could have looked very different.

    While the former two-division champion is now set to face Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 on July 11, new details reveal that wasn’t the original plan from his side.

    According to his longtime manager Audie Attar, McGregor had his sights set on settling unfinished business with Michael Chandler.

    Speaking to MMA Junkie, Attar explained that McGregor pushed hard to make the Chandler fight happen, especially given their history as opposing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 31 and the previously canceled bout at UFC 303 in June 2024.

    “Conor really wanted to give that to Michael Chandler,” Attar said. “He just felt Michael deserved it, having gone through the show and experienced that camp, the unfortunate injury, and the cancellation of the bout. Conor really, really wanted that to happen, and we did everything to try to push it.”

    Despite those efforts, the matchup never materialized — not because of a lack of interest from McGregor’s team, but due to the promotion’s direction at the time.

    “At the time, it just didn’t make sense for the UFC,” Attar added. “But it doesn’t mean that it might not happen in the future… It can become a reality.”

    Instead, negotiations shifted toward a different high-profile option, ultimately leading to the Holloway rematch. The two first met back in 2013, with McGregor earning a decision win, and the sequel now offers both familiarity and intrigue.

    “Like I said, we pushed for Chandler. That was our main focus initially,” Attar continued. “Different names surfaced in the conversations, and in the negotiations… from a Max Holloway perspective, we know we got one on Max, and he wants to get that back.”

    The weight class also played a role in shaping the final decision.

    “With the time Conor has been out, it just made sense to do it at 170,” Attar said. “Max was game right away and willing to step up and take the matchup.”

    For Chandler, the wait for a showdown with “The Notorious” continues, though Attar made it clear the door isn’t closed. Meanwhile, both fighters move forward with separate fights scheduled this summer, leaving fans to wonder if the long-teased clash could still happen down the line.

  • Conor McGregor Hints At Massive New UFC Deal Ahead Of July 11 Comeback – ‘They Honored Me, Finally’

    Conor McGregor is finally set to make his long-awaited return, and it’s not just the fight that has him fired up — it’s the deal behind it.

    After nearly five years away from the Octagon, the former two-division champion is scheduled to headline UFC 329 against Max Holloway on July 11 in Las Vegas. But behind the scenes, McGregor’s comeback hinged on something much bigger than just an opponent.

    Earlier this year, “The Notorious” publicly stated that his previous contract had effectively become worthless following the UFC’s shift away from the traditional pay-per-view model in favor of a streaming deal with Paramount+. That change meant a renegotiation was inevitable for the promotion’s biggest draw.

    Now, with the fight officially booked, McGregor has made it clear he’s satisfied with how things played out.

    “The big fight is coming,” McGregor said in an interview with former Navy SEAL Rob O’Neill. “Let’s cheers to that. ‘The Mac’ is back, baby. Let’s go.”

    Beyond the excitement of competing again, McGregor emphasized that the UFC delivered what he was looking for financially.

    “I’ve got a great deal off the UFC. I’m very, very happy. They honored me, finally,” he added.

    The Irishman hasn’t fought since suffering a leg injury in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier in 2021, and he hasn’t recorded a victory since his quick finish of Donald Cerrone in early 2020. Despite the long layoff, McGregor insists he’s returning in peak condition.

    “I’m out so long, five years. My body’s fresh, my mind is sharp. I’m ready to come back,” he said. “Preparation has gone very well. We’re living, breathing, and sleeping in the gym.”

    As for the matchup itself, McGregor is confident heading into a rematch with a familiar opponent.

    “And the opponent is a man that I’ve beaten before in Max Holloway,” he said. “He is an established fighter, an accomplished fighter… This is a quality opponent. Our last bout was martial arts mastery by yours truly, so I plan on doing it again.”

  • Ilia Topuria Trashes UFC 329 Main Event As ‘Sh*t Fight’ But Wants Conor McGregor To Win For One Big Reason

    Ilia Topuria may not be impressed by the matchup itself, but he knows exactly what’s at stake when Conor McGregor returns to face Max Holloway at UFC 329.

    Set for July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the highly anticipated rematch marks McGregor’s first appearance in the Octagon since 2021.

    While the bout has generated massive buzz, the reigning lightweight champion isn’t sold on its competitive appeal.

    “Wow, it’s a sh*t fight,” Topuria said in an interview with ESPN Deportes. “Conor, I think this is good for the sport. I personally think that he’s good for the sport because many people want to see him fight, and want to see one of the real stars of the UFC.”

    Topuria acknowledged McGregor’s drawing power but questioned where the real benefit lies.

    “I consider Conor one of the biggest stars in the UFC, but it’s one of those things that has its pros and cons,” he explained. “He’s on a downward slide, and the only one who really stands to gain anything from this fight isn’t UFC anymore, it’s him.”

    From a stylistic standpoint, Topuria expects a striking-heavy affair between the two former featherweight standouts.

    “It’s going to be a stand-up fight, I think, purely striking,” he said. “We’re not going to see any wrestling or ground game. Don’t think Conor’s much worse than Max. They’ll probably just go at it like two kittens, just touching hands and feeling each other out.”

    Despite his criticism, Topuria is backing McGregor to come out on top, pointing to their first meeting back in 2013, where the Irishman secured a unanimous decision victory.

    “I think Conor is going to win. They already fought once and Conor won,” Topuria said. “This time around, he could beat him, he should beat him.”

    His reasoning, however, isn’t entirely neutral.

    “In fact, if you ask me who I want to win, and what winner is best for me, it’s Conor,” Topuria admitted. “Because if he wins, and he takes one more fight, maybe we could end up fighting each other.”

    For now, Topuria remains focused on his own upcoming clash with Justin Gaethje, but he’s clearly keeping one eye on UFC 329 and what it could mean for his future.

  • Max Holloway Warns Doubters On Conor McGregor Ahead Of UFC 329

    Max Holloway Warns Doubters On Conor McGregor Ahead Of UFC 329

    Max Holloway says Conor McGregor is still dangerous heading into their UFC 329 rematch and warned that anyone writing off the Irishman is making a mistake.

    Holloway is a significant betting favorite for the July 11 headliner at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, but speaking on his Kick stream, he made clear he is not taking McGregor lightly.

    “It’s a hard fight. Conor’s still dangerous. You’d be dumb as hell to think he’s not.”

    Holloway said he has known about the fight for several months and found it difficult to keep quiet. He also addressed fighting at welterweight for the first time in his career, noting one clear upside.

    “I’m excited. I get to eat good all of camp. I get to eat what I want to eat. Imagine I miss weight at 170? Holy sh*t.”

    On whether he expected McGregor to come out talking trash ahead of the fight, Holloway had a simple response.

    “Of course. Why wouldn’t his mic skills be the same? Why wouldn’t they be?”

    McGregor defeated Holloway in their first meeting at UFC Fight Night 26 in August 2013. McGregor has not competed since suffering a broken leg at UFC 264 in July 2021.

  • Georges St-Pierre Reveals What Conor McGregor Must Do In Training Camp To Prepare For Max Holloway

    Georges St-Pierre says it would “break his heart” to see Conor McGregor return at UFC 329 and not be the fighter he once was, while stressing the importance of McGregor putting himself in uncomfortable situations during training camp.

    McGregor faces Max Holloway on July 11 in Las Vegas after more than five years away from MMA. St-Pierre, who ended his own four-year layoff to submit Michael Bisping for the middleweight title in 2017, told MMA Junkie what he believes is essential for a successful return.

    “You need to make sure when you prepare yourself that you recreate that environment and that level of discomfort that you will face. If you stay in your comfort zone during your training camp, it’s not good. You need to make sure you bring guys that make you uncomfortable. I’m not only talking about skills and sparring. Sometimes it’s good to bring guys that you’ve never trained with, and you have the butterflies, and you don’t know how they move. ‘They’re dirty, and they’re going to try to hurt me.’ It’s important.”

    St-Pierre said he was not surprised McGregor chose a fight of this difficulty for his comeback.

    “He comes back for big things, and he doesn’t come back for small things. It’s appropriate. Of course, if I was in Conor’s camp I would say, ‘Strap in because it’s a hell of a fight.’ But he can do it. It’s going to be interesting.”

    Holloway has competed eight times since McGregor last fought, all in main events or title fights.

  • Eddie Alvarez Says Everything Tells Him Conor McGregor Can’t Beat Max Holloway — Except One Thing

    Eddie Alvarez says everything he believes about ring rust tells him Conor McGregor has no business beating Max Holloway at UFC 329, but left the door open based on one quality McGregor possesses that most fighters do not.

    Alvarez spoke to MMA Junkie ahead of the July 11 headliner at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where McGregor returns from a five-year absence. Alvarez compared stepping away from MMA to dropping out of a movie role mid-production.

    “I don’t like people taking off this sport. I think it’s dangerous when you put this sport down. It’s not something you can put down and pick up. It’s too dangerous, and when you’re fighting, I often compare it to someone who is getting ready for a movie role. You have to become the character. And once you’re in character then you go put on a good performance. But it takes a while to become that ruthless dog that you need to be in order to go in there and fight viciously the way we do. And you can’t just put it down and pick it up whenever you want. It takes a while to get into it.”

    Alvarez framed the inactivity gap as the central concern heading into the fight.

    “That comeback needs to be built in with a large amount of training, warm-up fights and things like that in order to build into a massive fight, especially coming back with a guy like Max Holloway. Max has been active. Max is younger. Max has been a lot more active and in the game and didn’t put the game down. You’re going against a guy that has been well fed, and he put the game down. He said, ‘I don’t want to do it right now anymore,’ and now he’s coming back. There’s a lot of guessing about Conor and the Conor we’re going to get to see. We’ll see.”

    Alvarez lost to McGregor by second-round TKO at UFC 205 in November 2016, the last meaningful win of McGregor’s MMA career and the fight that made him a two-division champion. Despite his concerns about the layoff, Alvarez said McGregor has one intangible that could change the equation entirely.

    “Conor has an obsessiveness about him that he can make up for years of not training in a short period of time that other guys don’t have. If anybody is able to come do this, it’ll be him. But it definitely to me would be one of the best comeback stories we’ve ever seen in the sport.”

    Holloway has competed eight times since McGregor last fought, all in main events or title fights.

  • Jorge Masvidal Did Not Hold Back When Asked About Conor McGregor’s Chances At UFC 329

    Jorge Masvidal says Max Holloway will “smoke Conor McGregor like a brisket” when the two meet at UFC 329 on July 11, pointing to the contrasting lifestyles of the two fighters as the deciding factor.

    McGregor returns from a five-year layoff at UFC 329 in Las Vegas during International Fight Week. Masvidal, speaking alongside Dustin Poirier on the Deep Waters podcast, was not interested in giving McGregor any chance.

    “I think Max smokes him like a brisket.”

    Masvidal elaborated on why he believes McGregor’s time away from discipline will cost him.

    “I think Conor lives a certain lifestyle we’ve all seen. You can kind of tell it’s not for show, and it’s really his lifestyle. Max lives a completely different lifestyle. I’ve never seen Max at the club drunk. You never see him in the headlines for anything bad. That guy lives a different life where he is in the gym, family, gym family. I think that’s gonna pay the biggest dividends. You can be away from the sport for five years and come back like nothing happened if you live that life.”

    McGregor last fought at UFC 264 in July 2021, suffering a broken leg in the first round against Poirier. Holloway is coming off a stretch in which he became a multiple-time featherweight champion and recently moved up to lightweight.

  • Dustin Poirier Raises Serious Question About Max Holloway Before Conor McGregor Fight

    Dustin Poirier says Conor McGregor will have a puncher’s chance against Max Holloway at UFC 329 and warned that Holloway’s chin may finally be showing signs of wear.

    Poirier, who has fought both men three times each, going 2-1 in both trilogies, spoke about the July 11 headliner at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on his Deep Waters podcast.

    “Conor has the power. No matter the injury that’s going to be there still, the timing — other things matter. But the power is going to be here. This is going to be a firefight. Oliveira was able to smother Holloway, which I was surprised by, because Max is hard to hold down. Conor is going to kickbox with him for 25 minutes. He has a puncher’s chance. Max for sure is a volume puncher, but at 155 when I fought him last, he has power behind his shots, and I’ve got to think at 170 he’s got to have even more power, because Max can punch now. He’s not just a volume puncher. He can finish fights.”

    While favoring Holloway overall, Poirier raised a concern about the Hawaiian’s durability heading into the fight.

    “The thing that I keep thinking about is in Max’s last three fights, he’s touched the canvas more times than he’s touched his whole career. Gaethje and Topuria dropped him, I dropped him. That’s his last few fights. If Max’s chin is finally catching up to the style of fighting he does, Conor could put him down.”

    McGregor, who turns 38 three days after UFC 329, last competed at UFC 264 in July 2021, when he suffered a broken leg in the first round of his trilogy fight with Poirier.

  • McGregor UFC 329 Odds Show Wild Public-Sharp Money Split

    Conor McGregor is back, and the early betting market on his return is telling two very different stories.

    UFC CEO Dana White confirmed Saturday night that Conor McGregor will rematch Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The five-round welterweight fight headlines International Fight Week and streams on Paramount+. It is McGregor’s first scheduled bout since he suffered a broken leg in his trilogy loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021.

    Within hours of the announcement, the early lines were posted. The split between public action and real money is staggering.

    Holloway A Heavy Favorite, Sharps All Over Him

    According to a BetMGM data card released Sunday, Holloway opened at -345 and has already been steamed to -550. McGregor opened at +250 and has drifted out to +350, by far the longest underdog price of his UFC career.

    The kicker is the split. BetMGM reports 95% of total bets are riding with McGregor, but only 1% of the handle (the total dollars wagered) is on him. Holloway sits at 5% of tickets and 99% of the money. That is the textbook profile of a public-versus-sharp split. Small bettors are stacking single-digit tickets on the Notorious one for the storyline, while professional money is hammering Holloway in size.

    Other books are even more aggressive. BetOnline opened Holloway at -450 and McGregor at +350. DraftKings opened the Hawaiian as a -500 favorite, with some offshore markets briefly touching -700 before settling.

    What’s Driving The Number

    McGregor (22-6) has not won a UFC fight since his 40-second knockout of Donald Cerrone in January 2020. He is 37, has not competed in nearly five years, and will be making just his fourth start at welterweight, where he is 2-1 (wins over Cerrone and Nate Diaz, plus the loss in Diaz 1).

    Holloway (27-9) is no longer the featherweight champion who put together a 13-fight winning streak after the first McGregor fight, but he has stayed active. He is coming off a wide decision loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326 in March, and the 34-year-old former BMF titleholder will be making his welterweight debut, a 15-pound jump from lightweight. He still owns the UFC’s all-time records for significant strikes landed and total strikes landed.

    The pair first met on August 17, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 26 in Boston, when a 25-year-old McGregor took a unanimous decision over a 21-year-old Holloway despite tearing his ACL during the fight. Holloway responded with a career-defining 13-fight unbeaten run. McGregor became the promotion’s biggest-ever star.

    Thirteen years later, the rematch is finally booked. The oddsmakers, and the bettors moving the largest tickets, are not betting on a sequel that mirrors the first.

  • UFC 329: Full Fight Card, Date, Time And Everything To Know About Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2

    UFC 329 is shaping up to be one of the biggest cards of the year, headlined by a long-awaited rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway.

    More than a decade after their first meeting, the two former champions will collide again, this time in a welterweight main event during International Fight Week.

    UFC 329: Date, Venue, And Start Time In The U.S.

    UFC 329 takes place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    The event will be broadcast on Paramount+, with the early prelims kicking off at 5 p.m. ET, followed by the prelims at 7 p.m. ET. The main card is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET.

    McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Headlines a Stacked Card

    The UFC 329 main event sees Conor McGregor return after a long layoff to face Max Holloway. Their first meeting took place on August 17, 2013, when “The Notorious” secured a unanimous decision win early in his UFC run.

    The co-main event features Paddy Pimblett taking on Benoit Saint Denis in a crucial lightweight clash. Elsewhere on the card, Robert Whittaker makes his light heavyweight debut against Nikita Krylov. The event also features the highly anticipated UFC debut of Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson, who faces Elisha Ellison in a heavyweight bout.

    UFC 329 Main Card

    • Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway (Welterweight)
    • Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis (Lightweight)
    • Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista (Bantamweight)
    • Brandon Royval vs. Lone’er Kavanaugh (Flyweight)
    • Gable Steveson vs. Elisha Ellison (Heavyweight)

    UFC 329 Preliminary Card

    • Robert Whittaker vs. Nikita Krylov (Light Heavyweight)
    • Luke Riley vs. Kai Kamaka III (Featherweight)
    • Damian Pinas vs. Cesar Almeida (Middleweight)
    • Cody Garbrandt vs. Adrian Yanez (Bantamweight)

    UFC 329 Early Prelims

    • Tracy Cortez vs. Wang Cong (Women’s Flyweight)
    • Ode Osbourne vs. Cody Durden (Flyweight)
    • Ryan Gandra vs. Zach Reese (Middleweight)

  • UFC 329 Announcement Triggers Instant Beef Between Conor McGregor And Max Holloway

    Conor McGregor is officially back, and he is wasting no time reigniting old rivalries.

    The former two-division champion is set to face Max Holloway in a long-awaited rematch at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas. The bout, which will take place at welterweight, marks McGregor’s first appearance since 2021, when he suffered a devastating leg injury against Dustin Poirier.

    Shortly after the fight was announced, “The Notorious” jumped straight into promotion mode with a familiar dose of trash talk.

    “I’m going to son you, child. Again,” McGregor wrote on social media. “You’re going to put respect on my motherf*cking name.”

    The two first met back in 2013, when McGregor was just beginning his UFC journey. Despite suffering a torn ACL during the fight, the Irishman secured a unanimous decision victory over Holloway, who was also dealing with a significant ankle injury at the time.

    While the Irishman went on to become the UFC’s first simultaneous two-division champion, Holloway carved out his own legacy with a dominant run at featherweight, including a lengthy winning streak and multiple title defenses.

    Now, more than a decade later, “Blessed” is confident the outcome will be different.

    “Nah, big dog, you gonna put some respect on my name,” Holloway fired back. “We’re gonna find out Saturday night.”

  • UFC Confirms Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2, UFC 329 Card

    UFC Confirms Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2, UFC 329 Card

    Those predicting a Conor McGregor announcement to counter the MVP MMA 1 card were proven correct.

    Before the UFC Vegas 117 main event, just as Francis Ngannou vs. Phillipe Lins was getting underway, the UFC dropped a promo confirming the second encounter between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway.

    The fight will headline UFC 329, which will take place on July 11 in Las Vegas, serving as the card for this year’s UFC International Fight Week. The bout, as reported by the New York Post, will take place at welterweight.

    This will be McGregor’s first fight in five years, having not fought since losing his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.

    Holloway last fought in March, dropping the BMF title to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326.

    UFC 329 Revealed, Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 To Headline

    In addition to the main event, the broadcast also revealed the rest of the UFC 329 card.

    The co-main event will be a key lightweight matchup as Benoit Saint-Denis battles Paddy Pimblett. BSD comes into this bout on a four-fight win streak, most recently finishing Dan Hooker at UFC 325. Pimblett will enter this fight off his loss to Justin Gaethje in the interim lightweight title main event at UFC 324.

    UFC 329 will also feature the UFC debut of former Olympic gold medalist and multiple-time NCAA wrestling champion Gable Stevenson, as he takes on Elisha Ellison.

    The rest of the UFC 329 main card will feature Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista and Brandon Royval vs. Lone’er Kavanaugh.

    The prelims will be headlined by former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker taking on Nikita Krylov.

  • UFC Finalizing Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway At UFC 329

    UFC Finalizing Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway At UFC 329

    After a saga for years that saw one fight fall through and reported contract disputes, the long hiatus of Conor McGregor may finally be coming to an end.

    Per a report from the New York Post, the UFC is close to finalizing a deal that will see McGregor return to the Octagon against Max Holloway.

    The UFC has not yet announced the bout. Rumors and speculation, however, plan for an announcement during tomorrow night’s UFC Vegas 117 broadcast — potentially as a way to draw attention away from the MVP MMA event.

    UFC CEO and President Dana White claimed during the UFC 328 post-fight press conference that he was more confident than ever that McGregor’s return announcement would be coming sooner rather than later.

    The bout, as previous rumors and reports have speculated, is expected to serve as the main event of UFC 329 on July 11, during the UFC’s International Fight Week.

    Of particular note, the bout is expected to be fought at welterweight. McGregor has fought once at 170 pounds, which occurred in his sub-minute finish of Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in January 2020. Holloway, meanwhile, has never fought at 170 in the Octagon.

    The two first fought in August 2013, with McGregor winning by decision.

    This July marks five years since McGregor last fought in the UFC. That came at UFC 264 in his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier, losing due to injury after one round.

    McGregor has since gone through various ventures, including taking part-ownership in BKFC and a failed bid at the Irish presidency. McGregor has also faced several sexual misconduct allegations, with an Irish jury finding him liable for the December 2018 rape of Nikita Hand.

    This will be Holloway’s first fight since losing the BMF title to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326 this past March.

  • Dana White Provides Most Definitive Conor McGregor’s UFC Return Update Yet

    Dana White Provides Most Definitive Conor McGregor’s UFC Return Update Yet

    Dana White appears more optimistic than ever about Conor McGregor finally making his long-awaited UFC return later this year.

    After years of uncertainty surrounding the former UFC two-division champion’s comeback timeline, White delivered one of his strongest public statements yet during a recent appearance on The Jim Rome Show, insisting that the Irish superstar is on track to fight this summer.

    “Conor will fight this summer,” White said definitively.

    The statement marks a significant shift in tone compared to previous updates from the UFC boss, who had often stopped short of offering firm timelines regarding McGregor’s future. This time, White repeatedly emphasized his confidence that the Irishman is actively preparing for a return.

    “We’re in a great place with Conor,” White said. “I’m extremely confident that Conor will fight this year. I’m extremely confident that we’ll get him dialed in and ready to roll. He’s training. There’s footage out there of him training right now.”

    UFC 329 Increasingly Linked To Conor McGregor Return

    While White did not officially announce an opponent or event, speculation continues to intensify around a possible showdown between McGregor and Max Holloway at UFC 329 during International Fight Week in Las Vegas on July 11.

    “Blessed” recently acknowledged the rumors himself, admitting he has been preparing for the possibility of facing “The Notorious”, though he also noted that no contract had been finalized.

    McGregor has not fought since suffering a broken leg in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier back in 2021. Since then, repeated comeback discussions have failed to materialize into an actual booking.

    White admitted he believed a return would happen last year before plans ultimately fell apart.

    “I thought it would happen last year. It didn’t,” White said. “I’m extremely confident it will happen this summer.

    “He seems motivated, he’s training. There are a lot of other great things going on behind the scenes that make me very confident he’ll fight this summer.”

  • Max Holloway Finally Breaks Silence On Potential Conor McGregor Rematch Rumors For UFC 329

    Max Holloway Finally Breaks Silence On Potential Conor McGregor Rematch Rumors For UFC 329

    Max Holloway has addressed growing speculation surrounding a potential showdown with Conor McGregor, confirming he is actively preparing for the former two-division UFC champion even as no official agreement is in place.

    Speaking during an interview with Paramount+, “Blessed” reacted to rumors linking him to McGregor for a possible UFC 329 main event on July 11 in Las Vegas. The bout would mark McGregor’s long-awaited return after nearly five years away from competition.

    The two fighters share a history dating back to 2013, when “The Notorious” defeated a young Holloway early in his UFC run. More than a decade later, the former BMF titleholder has made it clear that avenging that loss is high on his list.

    “I mean, we have history,” Holloway said. “We fought a very long time ago. I told you guys, if somebody’s got one over me, I want to get him back. I’d love to get him back.”

    Holloway Training For McGregor Despite No Deal In Place

    Although the UFC has yet to announce a main event for International Fight Week, Holloway confirmed he is already preparing as if the fight will happen.

    “With him having all this talk of coming back and everybody talking about how serious he actually is. It looks like he’s training and taking it and really wanting to come back to fight. It’s exciting,” Holloway said.

    “He looks hungrier. He looks super hungry. He just did a boxing exhibition not too long ago, so that was pretty cool to see him. I would just like to get one back. It’s a huge fight. It’s a big fight. Anything with Conor McGregor is huge.”

    Holloway is also looking to rebound after a recent loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326, a setback that cost him the BMF title and added urgency to his next move.

    “You’re only as good as your last fight, they say, and we’re going to get everybody forgetting about that last fight as soon as possible,” Holloway said.

    For now, Holloway says nothing has been finalized, but he is closely following the same speculation as everyone else.

    “Maybe, we’ll see what happens. I’m seeing all the talk that you guys see. I really didn’t hear anything yet, but that wouldn’t be a bad time.”

  • EA Sports UFC 6 Reveals First Gameplay Trailer With Massive Changes To Striking And Movement Ahead Of June 19 Release

    EA Sports UFC 6 Reveals First Gameplay Trailer With Massive Changes To Striking And Movement Ahead Of June 19 Release

    EA Sports UFC 6 has finally offered its first real look at gameplay, and the early footage suggests a clear shift toward realism and fighter individuality ahead of its June 19 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

    Unlike previous reveals that leaned heavily on cinematic teasers, EA’s debut trailer puts mechanics front and center. The presentation focuses on how fighters move, strike, and react, with the studio emphasizing a “powered by fighters” approach built around authenticity. New Markerless Capture technology has been used to refine movement and animations, while Sapien Technology upgrades aim to deliver more lifelike fighter models and body mechanics.

    One of the standout additions is the Real-Time Contact system, powered by Frostbite engine physics. This introduces more dynamic ragdoll reactions and visible damage effects, making exchanges feel more immediate and impactful. It builds on the foundation laid by EA Sports UFC 5, which already improved visuals and damage presentation, but pushes those elements further into gameplay.

    Another key feature is “Flow State,” a momentum-based mechanic that rewards sustained offense. As players build pressure and land clean strikes, fighters can unlock enhanced versions of their signature abilities, creating a more aggressive and fluid fighting experience.

    EA is also expanding its single-player offerings with two new modes. “Hall of Legends” focuses on reliving the careers of iconic fighters, while “The Legacy” allows players to build their own journey from smaller venues to the biggest stages in the sport.

    The UFC 6 game will feature Alex Pereira on the Standard Edition cover and Max Holloway on the Ultimate Edition. Pre-orders are already live, with Ultimate Edition buyers receiving early access starting June 12, along with additional fighters and post-launch content planned for future updates.

  • EA Sports UFC 6 Officially Unveils Dual Editions With Two Massive UFC Stars On The Covers

    EA Sports UFC 6 Officially Unveils Dual Editions With Two Massive UFC Stars On The Covers

    EA Sports UFC 6 is beginning to take shape, with the video game company confirming its cover athletes alongside a June 19, 2026 release for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

    On Monday, EA announced the game’s two cover athletes. Former two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira will feature on the Standard Edition cover, while former UFC featherweight champion and BMF titleholder Max Holloway has been selected for the Ultimate Edition. The pairing reflects EA’s continued focus on active, high-profile fighters with strong fan recognition.

    The game is currently slated for release on June 19, less than two months away, with pre-orders already live. Players who pre-order will receive up to seven days of early access starting June 12. The Ultimate Edition is set to include eight additional fighters, although only two will be available at launch, with the remaining six expected to be added post-release.

    EA is also planning to introduce two new game modes, but both will arrive as post-launch updates, targeted for Winter 2026 and Summer 2027. A full reveal is expected soon, with reports pointing to an announcement window as early as this week or next.

    Additionally, the game will feature a new emoji system, allowing players to unlock and use “VIP emojis” as part of the experience.

    Pricing details for UFC 6 have yet to be revealed. For reference, EA Sports UFC 5 launched at $69.99 for the Standard Edition, with higher-tier editions priced up to $99.99 depending on content and bonuses.

    The June 19 release continues EA’s established cycle for the franchise, following the October 2023 launch of EA Sports UFC 5. That installment marked a technical step forward for the series, powered by the Frostbite engine, with improvements to damage visuals, doctor stoppages, and more fluid striking animations.

    However, it also drew criticism from players who felt areas like submissions, career mode depth, and fighter customization needed further refinement.

    Early indications suggest UFC 6 will aim to address some of those concerns. Leaks and reports point toward a revamped striking system, smoother clinch mechanics, and broader fighter-specific animations following extensive motion capture work.

    There is also ongoing speculation about expanded modes and deeper gameplay systems, though full details remain under wraps.

  • Ilia Topuria Refuses to Call Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway Because of One Reason

    Ilia Topuria Refuses to Call Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway Because of One Reason

    Ilia Topuria says the results of both Conor McGregor and Max Holloway in their most recent fights make it genuinely impossible for him to predict a winner in their rumored UFC 329 matchup.

    Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Topuria cited Holloway’s lopsided unanimous-decision loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326 as a result that caught him completely off guard, undermining his ability to break down what Holloway brings to the table against McGregor.

    “I thought that Max was going to beat Charles and he lost by complete domination. So I don’t know,” Topuria said.

    He also pointed to McGregor’s surprise submission loss to Nate Diaz at UFC 196 as evidence that the Irishman’s performances are simply too unpredictable to analyze with any confidence.

    “With Conor, you never know. Sometimes he goes in, he makes it look easy. Sometimes he lost to Nate Diaz. When you lose to Nate Diaz, it’s very difficult to make predictions about someone like him.”

    Topuria knocked out Holloway in 2024 during his featherweight title defense before both fighters moved up to lightweight. His inability to call the McGregor and Holloway fight reflects how much the recent Oliveira result shifted his understanding of where Holloway stands.

    McGregor’s return to the Octagon at UFC 329 on July 11 would be his first fight since his broken leg against Dustin Poirier in 2021. Topuria, meanwhile, prepares to defend the undisputed lightweight title against Justin Gaethje at the UFC White House event on June 14.

  • “Shockingly Bad Fight” – Charles Oliveira Captures BMF Title

    “Shockingly Bad Fight” – Charles Oliveira Captures BMF Title

    A back-and-forth battle that many hoped for did not come to fruition; instead, Charles Oliveira put on one of the most dominating performances of his career.

    Oliveira scored a dominant unanimous decision over Max Holloway to claim the BMF belt in the main event of UFC 326.

    Holloway and Oliveira went at it right away, and Oliveira found the forward pressure quickly, pressing Holloway to the fence and easily landing a takedown. Oliveira got to Holloway’s back as he tried to stand, locking in a tight choke, though Holloway managed to fend it off. Holloway had to fend off a face crank in the round’s final minute as well.

    Oliveira did some trading with Holloway during the first minute of round two, but he quickly got the fight back to the mat, threatening another choke and landing some strong elbows during the round.

    Oliveira continued to find the mat in the third and fourth rounds, with Holloway landing nothing of significance.

    After a little bit of trading to start the fifth, it was Holloway who was the one to find the mat, scoring a takedown on Oliveira. The fight got back to the feet, and Oliveira got another takedown, sealing the fate of the BMF title.

    Holloway got back to his feet and the two traded in the Octagon at the end of the fight, but it was all too late. Oliveira swept the scorecards.

    Charles Oliveira Dominates Max Holloway To Win BMF Title At UFC 326

    Oliviera claimed the lightweight title at UFC 262. He retained the gold against Poirier but lost the title on the scales. He entered this fight 3-3 in his last six, most recently submitting Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio in October.

    Holloway, the former featherweight champion, initially won the BMF title by knocking out Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. He then became the first to retain the title when he defeated Poirier at UFC 318.

  • UFC 326 Results: Holloway vs Oliveira 2 Live Updates & Highlights

    UFC 326 Results: Holloway vs Oliveira 2 Live Updates & Highlights

    UFC 326 results and highlights are updated live as the action unfolds from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event will feature Max Holloway defending the BMF championship against Charles Oliveira. MMANews has you covered with all the results and highlights!

    Holloway vs Oliveira 2: BMF Title Fight

    Holloway and Oliveira first met back in August 2015, when the two were competing in the featherweight division. The fight came to a sudden, anti-climatic end in Holloway’s favor after just 99 seconds due to Oliveira suffering a neck injury.

    Holloway went on to become one of the UFC’s greatest featherweights and a former champion, and now he’s claimed the BMF moniker at 155. Holloway won the BMF title with his famed highlight knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. He then became the first UFC fighter to retain the BMF title when he defeated Dustin Poirier in their UFC 318 trilogy bout.

    Oliveira, meanwhile, found his own championship success at lightweight. He, however, is just 3-3 since losing the championship. This marks Oliveira’s first fight since his submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio in October.

    The co-main event will feature a notable middleweight contenders battle, as Caio Borralho takes on Reinier de Ridder.

    Borralho was on a 17-fight unbeaten streak, gaining massive momentum since debuting with the UFC off his 2021 performance on Dana White’s Contender Series. Borralho, however, lost to Nassourdine Imavov in a title eliminator at UFC Paris.

    RDR, the former two-weight ONE Championship champion, impressed with wins over Gerald Meerschaert, Kevin Holland, Bo Nickal, and Robert Whittaker before suffering a loss to Brendan Allen at UFC Vancouver in October.

    If you can’t watch the action, check here for all the latest results and highlights from UFC 326!

    How to Watch UFC 326

    • Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
    • Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Streaming: Paramount+ , CBS (8pm ET – 10pm ET [last hour of prelims and first hour of main card])
    • Prelims: 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT
    • Late Prelims: 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT
    • Main Card: 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT

    UFC 326 Quick Results

    • Main Event: Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira — Oliveira def. Holloway via unanimous decision (50-45 x3)
    • Co-Main: Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder — Borralho def. RDR via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
    • Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr. — Rosas Jr. def. Font via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
    • Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson — Drew Dober def. Michael Johnson via TKO (Rd. 2, 1:53)
    • Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira — Rodrigues def. Ferreira via KO (Rd. 1, 1:47)

    UFC 326 Results & Highlights

    Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 5:30 PM ET)

    Light Heavyweight: Luke Fernandez vs. Rodolfo Bellato

    Result: Rodolfo Bellato def. Luke Fernandez via TKO (Rd. 1, 2:42)

    Light Heavyweight: Rafael Tobias vs. Diyar Nurgozhay

    Result: Diyar Nurgozhay def. Rafael Tobias via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)

    Flyweight: Sumudaerji vs. Jesus Aguilar

    Result: Sumudaerji def. Jesus Aguilar via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 7 PM ET [CBS 8 PM – 9 PM ET])

    Flyweight: Cody Durden vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel

    Result: Nyamjargal Tumendemberel def. Cody Durden via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)

    Featherweight: Ricky Turcios vs. Alberto Montes

    Result: Alberto Montes def. Ricky Turcios via submission (Anaconda choke) (Rd. 2, 0:40)

    Middleweight: Donte Johnson vs. Cody Brundage

    Result: Donte Johnson def. Cody Brundage via split decision (29-28 x2, 28-29)

    Bantamweight: Cody Garbrandt vs. Xiao Long

    Result: Cody Garbrandt def. Xiao Long via unanimous decision (28-27 x3)

    Main Card (Paramount+, 9 PM ET [CBS 9 PM – 10 PM ET])

    Middleweight: Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira

    Result: Gregory Rodrigues def. Brunno Ferreira via KO (Rd. 1, 1:47)

    Lightweight: Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson

    Result: Drew Dober def. Michael Johnson via TKO (Rd. 2, 1:53)

    Bantamweight: Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr.

    Result: Raul Rosas Jr. def. Rob Font via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    Middleweight: Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder

    Result: Caio Borralho def. Reinier de Ridder via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    Lightweight: BMF Championship: Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira

    Result: Charles Oliveira def. Max Holloway via unanimous decision (50-45 x3)

  • UFC 326 Odds, Picks & Best Bets: Predictions for Every Fight on the Card

    UFC 326 Odds, Picks & Best Bets: Predictions for Every Fight on the Card

    UFC 326 is hours away, and we’re that much closer to the highly-anticipated showdown for the BMF title featuring two of the UFC’s most popular athletes. Get the latest betting odds and best bets from MMANews!

    In the main event of UFC 326, Max Holloway puts the BMF title on the line against Charles Oliveira.

    Holloway, a former featherweight champion, claimed that symbolic belt with his highlight performance against Justin Gaethje at UFC 300. He then became the first in UFC history to retain the championship by defeating Dustin Poirier at UFC 318.

    Oliveira, the former lightweight champion, comes into this contest off a submission win over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio in October.

    The co-main event will be a middleweight battle that features Caio Borralho and Reinier de Ridder. Both men are coming off losses, to Nassourdine Imavov and Brendan Allen, respectively, and trying to stay relevant in the UFC middleweight title picture.

    Other fights scheduled for the main card include a bantamweight bout between Rob Font and Raul Rosas Jr., a lightweight contest featuring Drew Dober and Michael Johnson, and a middleweight matchup featuring Gregory Rodrigues and Brunno Ferreira.

    On top of that, UFC 326 will be the first to get a live spotlight on CBS, with the network broadcasting the final hour of the prelims and the first hour of the main card.

    UFC 326 Betting Odds

    Here are the latest betting odds for UFC 326, as of 2:30pm ET, courtesy of DraftKings:

    Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 5:30 PM ET)

    Light Heavyweight: Luke Fernandez (-218) vs. Rodolfo Bellato (+180)
    Light Heavyweight: Rafael Tobias (-180) vs. Diyar Nurgozhay (+150)
    Flyweight: Sumudaerji (-218) vs. Jesus Aguilar (+180)

    Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 7 PM ET [CBS 8 PM – 9 PM ET])

    Flyweight: Cody Durden (+142) vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel (-170)
    Featherweight: Ricky Turcios (+154) vs. Alberto Montes (-185)
    Middleweight: Donte Johnson (-900) vs. Cody Brundage(+600)
    Bantamweight: Cody Garbrandt (+136) vs. Xiao Long (-162)

    Main Card (Paramount+, 9 PM ET [CBS 9 PM – 10 PM ET])

    Middleweight: Gregory Rodrigues (-162) vs. Brunno Ferreira (+136)
    Lightweight: Drew Dober (-130) vs. Michael Johnson (+110)
    Bantamweight: Rob Font (+220) vs. Raul Rosas Jr. (-270)
    Middleweight: Caio Borralho (-250) vs. Reinier de Ridder (+205)
    Lightweight: BMF Championship: Max Holloway (-215) vs. Charles Oliveira (+165)

    UFC 326 Predictions & Best Bets

    Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira: Oliveira should have the grappling advantage in this one, but how much of it will he actually use? He’s been focusing on his striking during training, but the more he has stand-and-bang trade-offs with Holloway, the more risky it’s going to get for him. Holloway should win this matchup, but Oliveira shouldn’t be counted out completely — and that should be reflected in this fight’s best bet. (Prediction: Holloway) (Best Bet: Over 2.5 rounds [-130]

    Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder: Both of these men need a win, and I fully expect RdR to try and use his grappling to take control of this fight from up top. Borralho is the better of the two when it comes to striking; however, even if the fight goes to the ground, Borralho might be the more well-rounded fighter, and that gives trouble to de Ridder. I wouldn’t rule de Ridder out, but Borralho feels the more comfortable fighter when selecting a winner. (Prediction: Borralho) (Best Bet: Fight goes the distance [-150])

    Rob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr.: This is going to be a true test for Rosas Jr. Font might have losses in three of his last five and four of his last eight, but he’s a tough and durable fighter. He’s the level of competition Rosas has never faced before. Rosas won’t finish Font, but in this striker vs. grappler matchup, I expect Rosas’ youth and grappling abilities to do enough to get the nod. (Prediction: Rosas) (Best Bet: Rosas via decision [-120])

    Drew Dober vs. Michael Johnson: These two are veterans who can bring the fight to a halt at any point. Hopefully this one ends being a fun striking battle, but this fight is a risky play for a bet, even if Johnson is the better fighter by the statistical numbers. Both of these guys are tough, but perhaps one shot ends up compromising one of these two to the point they don’t see the final bell. (Prediction: Johnson) (Best Bet: Fight does NOT go the distance [-150])

    Gregory Rodrigues vs. Brunno Ferreira: Rodrigues was knocked out by Ferreira when these two faced off for the first time at UFC 283. “Robocop” should be smarter here and not let himself get into a wild firefight. These two have power that the fight could fall either way, but they’re tough enough and smarter to one another now that this one won’t be as quick a finish. (Prediction: Rodrigues) (Best Bet: Over 1.5 rounds [-110])

    Cody Garbrandt vs. Xiao Long: Garbrandt has fought the tougher, championship-level competition, and Long is coming in off a long layoff. But it’s clear Garbrandt’s best days are behind him. Garbrandt will look to use his reach, while Long will look to get inside and make things a brawl. Taking Garbrandt is risky as heck, but this fight should be winnable for him. If not, perhaps it really is the end of the road for “No Love.” (Prediction: Garbrandt) (Best Bet: Garbrandt moneyline [+140])

    Donte Johnson vs. Cody Brundage: After a strong performance on Dana White’s Contender Series last year, Donte Johnson had a strong UFC debut with his submission of Sedriques Dumas. Now he takes on Cody Brundage, who is a finisher in his own right but has been used (and is being positioned here) as someone for up-and-comers to get a win over. There aren’t too many great betting plays here given the extremely wide odds, so we’ll go with the “safest” one. (Prediction: Johnson) (Best Bet: Johnson via KO/TKO/DQ in Round 1 [+120])

    Ricky Turcios vs. Alberto Montes: Turcios has had a tough going for him since winning TUF, while Montes makes his UFC debut here coming in off a strong performance on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024. Montes will be able to use his grappling to dictate the pace in this one, and he’ll be dangerous on the ground. It’s just a matter of if Montes can get the finish. (Prediction: Montes)(Best Bet: Montes via submission [+250])

    Cody Durden vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel: Durden has faced some decent flyweight competition, but he’s lost five of his last six. Tumendemberel, meanwhile, has impressed on Road to UFC and fought Carlos Hernandez in a close split decision loss at UFC Macau in November 2024. Durden might try to not take chances here knowing his UFC tenure might be in jeopardy, but Tumendemberel is just too talented a prospect. (Prediction: Tumendemberel) (Best Bet: Under 2.5 rounds [-135])

    Sumudaerji vs. Jesus Aguilar: This feels like a striker vs. grappler battle, with Sumudaerji having the greater height, reach, and striking numbers, while Aguilar is the grappler between the two. A slight edge might go to Sumudaerji’s way, but this is a fight you might not see a finish in. (Prediction: Sumudaerji) (Best Bet: Fight goes the distance [-160])

    Rafael Tobias vs. Diyar Nurgozhay: Tobias is a strong grappler, but Nurgozhay has shown great defense in that area. The problem? Tobias is probably the better of the two in terms of striking as well. Nurgozhay’s takedown defense stats can’t always be perfect, and this fight might be the biggest threat to that. (Prediction: Tobias) (Best Bet: Tobias via submission +165)

    Luke Fernandez vs. Rodolfo Bellato: Bellato’s had a string of tough luck in the UFC, and now he’s being set up against a rising up and comer who’s developing into a well-rounded combatant. Might be another tough night at the office for Bellato. Fernandez is active as a grappler and can change the fight’s momentum with one solid punch. After needing just 15 seconds to earn a UFC contract against Rafael Pergentino, look for another strong performance from the former CFFC champion. (Prediction: Fernandez) (Best Bet: Fernandez to win via KO/TKO/DQ in Round 1 [+240]))

  • UFC 326 Loses One Fight During Official Weigh-Ins

    UFC 326 Loses One Fight During Official Weigh-Ins

    We now find ourselves less than 24 hours away from UFC 326, which takes place on March 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

    During the UFC 326 official weigh-ins, it was announced that a bout between Jeong-yeong Lee and Gaston Bolaños was scrapped due to weight management issues with Lee.

    All other fights are locked in and ready to go.

    You can view the UFC 326 official weigh-ins and ceremonial weigh-ins in the video players below.

    The main event will be an exciting and highly-anticipated battle over the BMF title, as Max Holloway defends against Charles Oliveira in a lightweight contest.

    Holloway claimed the symbolic championship at UFC 300, courtesy of his spectacular knockout of Justin Gaethje. He then became the first to successfully defend the title when he defeated Dustin Poirier in their trilogy bout at UFC 318, sending “The Diamond” off into retirement.

    Oliveira, the former lightweight champion, comes into this bout off his submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio this past October. He is 3-3 since losing the lightweight title on the scales and unsuccessfully trying to reclaim it against Islam Makhachev at UFC 280.

    The co-main event will see Caio Borralho and Reinier de Ridder both look to rebound from tough losses while trying to stay relevant toward the top of the middleweight title picture.

  • Charles Oliveira Hits Back At Doubters Ahead of UFC 326 Showdown: ‘The Lion Is Still Hungry’

    Charles Oliveira Hits Back At Doubters Ahead of UFC 326 Showdown: ‘The Lion Is Still Hungry’

    Charles Oliveira has a message for anyone who questions whether he still has the drive to compete at the highest level.

    Oliveira is set to challenge reigning BMF champion Max Holloway in the UFC 326 main event on March 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    Heading into the matchup, a lingering narrative has followed Oliveira since his knockout loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 317 in June 2025. UFC legend Frankie Edgar and other pundits have questioned whether the former lightweight champion still has the same hunger that once drove him to title glory.

    In an interview with MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn ahead of his UFC 326, “Do Bronxs” reflected on his comeback submission win over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio last October.

    Oliveira insisted the performance was meant to answer his critics, proving he is still at the top of his game and carries the same fire that fueled his earlier success.

    “I sent a message to the division and to everyone: The lion is still hungry. That’s real. I’m ready for whatever comes. I’m ready. There are still a lot of things to happen. I’m still going to become champion again… Everything is 100%. I’m happy. I’m just living for the day.”

    The 36-year-old Sao Paulo native heads into the fight with a 36–11 record, holding the UFC records for most submission wins and post-fight bonuses. He has gone 3–3 in his last six outings but believes his career momentum is still moving forward.

    The BMF clash with Holloway is also a rematch. The two first met at UFC Saskatoon in August 2015, when “Blessed” scored a TKO at 1:39 of the opening round after Oliveira was unable to continue following a collapse. Reports later suggested the issue was a torn esophagus.