UFC Worldwide Combat Week returns to Las Vegas, headlined by an exhilarating rematch that may see former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor collide with former featherweight titleholder Max Holloway in a rematch 13 years within the making. Additionally, an thrilling light-weight contenders’ bout sees No. 5 ranked contender Benoit Saint Denis battle No. 6 Paddy Pimblett.
UFC 329: MCGREGOR vs. HOLLOWAY 2 takes place Saturday, July 11 at T-Cell Enviornment with the primary card beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Paramount+. The prelims will start at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. The early prelims will kick off at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT on Paramount+ and UFC Combat Cross.
UFC 329: MCGREGOR vs. HOLLOWAY 2 tickets will go on sale Friday, Might 29 at 10 a.m. PT and can be found at AXS.com. Ticket gross sales are restricted to eight (8) per particular person. UFC Combat Membership ® can have the chance to buy tickets Wednesday, Might 27 at 10 a.m. PT by way of the web site UFCFightClub.com. A particular Web ticket pre-sale will probably be obtainable to UFC publication subscribers Thursday, Might 28 at 10 a.m. ET. To entry the pre-sale, customers should register for the UFC publication via UFC.com.
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McGregor (22-6, combating out of Dublin, Eire) returns to motion for the primary time in 5 years on the lookout for a classic efficiency. A devastating striker, he holds thrilling KO wins in opposition to Eddie Alvarez, Jose Aldo and Donald Cerrone. McGregor plans to remind followers why he is likely one of the biggest fighters ever by securing a second victory over Holloway.
Holloway (27-9, combating out of Waianae, Hawaii) intends to spoil McGregor’s return with a highlight-reel end. A former BMF titleholder, he has earned memorable wins in opposition to Justin Gaethje, Chan Sung Jung and Brian Ortega. Holloway now appears to even the rating by stopping McGregor in emphatic style.
Saint Denis (17-3 1NC, combating out of Paris, France) steps again within the Octagon following a formidable TKO win in opposition to Dan Hooker in February. Presently driving a four-fight win streak, he additionally holds notable victories over Beneil Dariush, Mauricio Ruffy and Matt Frevola. Saint Denis now plans to complete Pimblett and stake his declare for a title shot.
Pimblett (23-4, combating out of Liverpool, Merseyside, England) is coming off his Combat of the Yr candidate in opposition to Justin Gaethje in January. A relentless competitor, he has delivered thrilling victories over Michael Chandler, King Inexperienced and Tony Ferguson. Pimblett goals to halt Saint Denis’ momentum to crack the light-weight Prime 5.
Further bouts on the cardboard embody:
• Former UFC bantamweight title challenger and No. 4 ranked contender Cory Sandhagen (18-6, combating out of Aurora, Colo.) runs it again with No. 8 Mario Bautista (17-3, combating out of Phoenix, Ariz.)
• No. 4 ranked flyweight contender Brandon Royval (17-9, combating out of Denver, Colo.) appears to halt the momentum of rising No. 6 Lone’er Kavanagh (10-1, combating out of London, England)
• Freestyle wrestling Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson (3-0, combating out of Minneapolis, Minn.) makes his extremely anticipated UFC debut in opposition to Elisha Ellison (5-2, combating out of Enumclaw, Wash.) in a heavyweight tilt
• Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (27-9, combating out of Sydney, Australia) strikes as much as mild heavyweight to face No. 13 ranked contender Nikita Krylov (31-11, combating out of Kislovodsk, Russia)
• Former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt (15-7, combating out of Uhrichsville, Ohio) collides with Adrian Yanez (17-6-1, combating out of Houston, Texas) in a battle at 135-pounds
• No. 8 ranked flyweight contender Tracy Cortez (12-3, combating out of Phoenix, Ariz.) squares off with No. 12 Wang Cong (9-1, combating out of Liaoning Province, China)
• Damian Pinas (9-1, combating out of Aruba) takes on Cesar Almeida (7-2, combating out of Sao Paulo, Brazil) in a middleweight bout• Undefeated Luke Riley (13-0. Preventing out of Liverpool, England) meets Kai Kamaka III (15-7-1, combating out of Kapolei, Hawaii) at featherweight
• Ryan Gandra (9-1, combating out of Betim, Brazil) locks horns with Zachary Reese (10-3 1NC, combating out of Houston, Texas by the use of Shiner, Texas) in a middleweight conflict
• Ode Osbourne (13-9 1NC, combating out of Las Vegas, Nev. by the use of Milwaukee, Wisc.) faces Cody Durden (18-10-1, combating out of Covington, Ga.) at flyweight
