UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 1:09
Finish Bonus
Ireland
England
R1, 0:52
Performance of the Night
France
R3, 5:00
R3, 3:40
Fight of the Night
R1, 4:59
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
Australia
R3, 1:01
Finish Bonus
Russia
R1, 2:31
Finish Bonus
R1, 2:47
Finish Bonus
R1, 3:03
Finish Bonus
Early Prelims • Final
China
R3, 5:00
Aruba
R1, 4:44
Finish Bonus
Brazil
Afghanistan
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:15
Finish Bonus
R2, 2:19
Finish Bonus
Official Event Results
$100k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
International Fight Week Special Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night ($100,000): Brandon Royval and Lone’er Kavanagh each received $100,000 for their back-and-forth flyweight war culminating in Royval’s dramatic third-round submission.
Performance of the Night ($100,000): Paddy Pimblett earned $100,000 for his lightning-fast 52-second Peruvian necktie technical submission over Benoît Saint Denis, while King Green took home $100,000 for his buzzer-beating first-round stoppage of Terrance McKinney.
Finish Bonuses ($25,000): In celebration of the annual UFC International Fight Week, all other fighters who secured a finish on the card were awarded a special $25,000 finish bonus: Max Holloway, Robert Whittaker, Gable Steveson, Adrian Yañez, Luke Riley, Damian Pinas, Ryan Gandra, and Alessandro Costa.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $1,500,000 | $500,000 | $25,000 | $2,025,000 | |
| LOSS | $3,000,000 | — | — | $3,000,000 | |
| WIN | $250,000 | $250,000 | $100,000 | $600,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $110,000 | $110,000 | — | $220,000 | |
| LOSS | $225,000 | — | — | $225,000 | |
| WIN | $125,000 | $125,000 | $100,000 | $350,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | $100,000 | $128,000 | |
| WIN | $160,000 | $160,000 | $100,000 | $420,000 | |
| LOSS | $48,000 | — | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $400,000 | $100,000 | $25,000 | $525,000 | |
| LOSS | $115,000 | — | — | $115,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | $25,000 | $175,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | $25,000 | $195,000 | |
| LOSS | $175,000 | — | — | $175,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $25,000 | $73,000 | |
| LOSS | $38,000 | — | — | $38,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | — | $64,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | — | $65,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | $25,000 | $61,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | — | $84,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | $25,000 | $57,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | $25,000 | $97,000 | |
| LOSS | $52,000 | — | — | $52,000 |
*Purses and compensation figures are based on athletic commission disclosures and verified industry reports for UFC International Fight Week 2026. The UFC issued special $100,000 bonuses for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night, alongside $25,000 special finish bonuses to all other stoppage winners on the card.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 329
UFC 329 generated an all-time record $26,430,566 live gate at the T-Mobile Arena, surpassing the previous record of $21,829,245 held by UFC 306 at the Sphere.
With 11 total finishes across 14 bouts, the event matched the all-time UFC benchmark set at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping, UFC 224, UFC 281, and UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho.
UFC 329 set a new modern-era UFC promotional record with 8 first-round stoppage victories, shattering the previous modern benchmark.
Max Holloway joined an elite promotional class by becoming one of the few fighters in UFC history to record finishes across three separate weight divisions: Featherweight, Lightweight, and Welterweight.
Holloway’s 69-second victory over Conor McGregor stands as the fastest welterweight pay-per-view main event finish since UFC 246 in 2020.
Paddy Pimblett registered the fastest submission of his promotional career and one of the fastest technical submissions in lightweight history by tapping Benoît Saint Denis in just 52 seconds.
Former undisputed middleweight champion Robert Whittaker became one of the rare competitors to secure knockout finishes at Welterweight, Middleweight, and Light Heavyweight.
King Green secured a rare buzzer-beating first-round stoppage at exactly 4:59 over Terrance McKinney, tying the latest Round 1 finish in UFC lightweight history.
Damian Pinas made promotional history by becoming the first Aruban fighter to step into the Octagon and secure a first-round knockout victory against César Almeida.
English knockout artist Luke Riley brought his professional record to an unblemished 15-0 with a devastating 3:03 first-round stoppage over veteran Kai Kamaka III.
Olympic Gold Medalist Gable Steveson notched the fastest stoppage of his professional mixed martial arts career with a clinical 2:31 stoppage of Elisha Ellison.
Farid Basharat extended one of the longest active unblemished winning streaks in the bantamweight division, improving his professional record to 17-0.
When and where did UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 take place?
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 took place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada as the flagship event of UFC International Fight Week.
Who won the main event between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway?
Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor via TKO (knee injury) at 1:09 of Round 1 in their featured five-round welterweight rematch.
How did Paddy Pimblett defeat Benoît Saint Denis in the co-main event?
Paddy Pimblett secured a Technical Submission (Peruvian necktie) against Benoît Saint Denis in just 52 seconds of Round 1, earning a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC 329?
UFC 329 drew a sold-out crowd of 20,078 fans producing an all-time promotional record live gate of $26,430,566, surpassing UFC 306 at the Sphere ($21,829,245).
Who received post-fight bonus awards at UFC 329?
Brandon Royval vs. Lone’er Kavanagh won Fight of the Night ($100,000 each), while Paddy Pimblett and King Green each earned $100,000 Performance of the Night awards. All other stoppage winners received special $25,000 finish bonuses.
Did UFC 329 break the promotional record for finishes?
Yes. The event matched the UFC record for the most finishes in a single event with 11 finishes, tying UFC Fight Night 55, UFC 224, UFC 281, and UFC Fight Night 242. It also set a modern-era record with 8 first-round finishes.
How did Robert Whittaker perform in his light heavyweight debut?
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker defeated Nikita Krylov via TKO (jaw injury) at 1:01 of Round 3 in a featured 205-pound preliminary bout.
Who won the bantamweight bout between Cory Sandhagen and Mario Bautista?
Mario Bautista defeated Cory Sandhagen via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), scoring 8 takedowns and a knockdown across three hard-fought rounds.
Why did Wang Cong vs. Tracy Cortez have a 29-27 scorecard?
Wang Cong was deducted one point in Round 2 due to an accidental illegal knee to a grounded opponent, but still won every round to earn a unanimous 29-27 decision across all judges’ scorecards.
How did Gable Steveson win his heavyweight fight at UFC 329?
Olympic Gold Medalist Gable Steveson knocked out Elisha Ellison with knees and punches at 2:31 of Round 1, earning a $25,000 finish bonus.
When did King Green finish Terrance McKinney?
King Green scored a buzzer-beating knockout at exactly 4:59 of Round 1, landing a devastating right hand with just one second remaining on the clock.
Did Luke Riley win his UFC debut at UFC 329?
Yes. Undefeated English prospect Luke Riley improved to 15-0 by defeating Kai Kamaka III via TKO (knees and punches) at 3:03 of Round 1.
What was the head-to-head record between McGregor and Holloway before UFC 329?
Conor McGregor previously defeated Max Holloway via unanimous decision in August 2013 at UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen; Holloway’s victory at UFC 329 leveled their head-to-head series at 1-1.
Where was UFC 329 broadcast in the United States?
The main card and televised prelims were broadcast live on Paramount+ and CBS, with early preliminary bouts streaming live exclusively on Paramount+.
Was the UFC Hall of Fame induction part of UFC 329 weekend?
Yes. The event served as the centerpiece of International Fight Week 2026, preceded by the 2026 UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony held in Las Vegas on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
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