More than 13 years after their first meeting inside the Octagon, Conor McGregor and Max Holloway renewed their rivalry in the main event of UFC 329, one of the most anticipated MMA events of 2026. The welterweight showdown headlined International Fight Week from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and marked McGregor’s long-awaited return to UFC competition after more than five years away from the sport.
The blockbuster rematch attracted global attention throughout fight week, with fans eager to see whether McGregor could recreate his 2013 victory or if Holloway would finally earn revenge after establishing himself as one of the most accomplished fighters of his generation.
Follow below for the official result of the UFC 329 main event and the complete fight card results from Las Vegas.
Who Won Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway 2? UFC 329 Main Event Result
| WEIGHT CLASS | FIGHT | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Welterweight | Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 | Conor McGregor retired from the fight after suffering a leg injury in Round 1, handing Max Holloway a first-round TKO victory. |
| Lightweight | Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis | Paddy Pimblett won via submission (Round 1) |
| Bantamweight | Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista | Mario Bautista won by unanimous decision |
| Flyweight | Brandon Royval vs. Lone’er Kavanagh | Brandon Royval won via submission (Round 3) |
| Lightweight | King Green vs. Terrance McKinney | King Green won via TKO (4:59, Round 1) |
| Light Heavyweight | Robert Whittaker vs. Nikita Krylov | Robert Whittaker won via TKO (1:01, Round 3) |
| Heavyweight | Gable Steveson vs. Elisha Ellison | Gable Steveson won via TKO (2:31, Round 1) |
| Bantamweight | Cody Garbrandt vs. Adrian Yanez | Adrian Yanez won via TKO (2:47, Round 1) |
| Featherweight | Luke Riley vs. Kai Kamaka III | Luke Riley won via TKO (3:03, Round 1) |
| Women’s Flyweight | Tracy Cortez vs. Wang Cong | Wang Cong won via unanimous decision |
| Middleweight | Damian Pinas vs. Cesar Almeida | Damian Pinas won via TKO (4:44, Round 1) |
| Bantamweight | Farid Basharat vs. John Garza | Farid Basharat won via unanimous decision |
| Middleweight | Ryan Gandra vs. Zachary Reese | Ryan Gandra won via TKO (1:15, Round 1) |
| Flyweight | Cody Durden vs. Alessandro Costa | Alessandro Costa won via submission (2:19, Round 2) |
Main Event Breakdown
McGregor entered UFC 329 carrying one of the longest layoffs of his professional career. The former two-division champion had not fought since suffering a devastating leg injury against Dustin Poirier in 2021, making his comeback one of the biggest storylines in combat sports this year.
Holloway, meanwhile, arrived with significantly more recent Octagon experience and the reputation of being one of the most durable and technically polished fighters in UFC history. The Hawaiian star viewed the rematch as an opportunity to avenge the decision loss he suffered against McGregor early in his UFC career.
The clash between McGregor’s star power and Holloway’s activity level made UFC 329 one of the most intriguing matchups of the year, drawing interest from both hardcore MMA fans and casual sports audiences worldwide.
Complete UFC 329 Fight Card
Main Card
- Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway 2
- Paddy Pimblett vs Benoit Saint Denis
- Cory Sandhagen vs Mario Bautista
- Brandon Royval vs Lone’er Kavanagh
- King Green vs Terrance McKinney
Preliminary Card
- Robert Whittaker vs Nikita Krylov
- Gable Steveson vs Elisha Ellison
- Cody Garbrandt vs Adrian Yanez
- Luke Riley vs Kai Kamaka
Early Prelims
- Tracy Cortez vs Wang Cong
- Damian Pinas vs Cesar Almeida
- Farid Basharat vs John Garza
- Ryan Gandra vs Zachary Reese
- Cody Durden vs Alessandro Costa
FAQ
Who won Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway 2 at UFC 329?
The main event result will be updated as soon as the fight concludes.
Where did UFC 329 take place?
UFC 329 was held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Was this the second fight between McGregor and Holloway?
Yes. Their first meeting took place in 2013, with McGregor winning by unanimous decision.
Why was UFC 329 so important?
The event marked McGregor’s first UFC appearance in more than five years and featured one of the most anticipated rematches in recent MMA history.
How many fights were on the UFC 329 card?
The event featured 14 fights across the main card, prelims and early prelims.
