Overview
- The UFC 329 main card starts at 9:00 PM ET and McGregor vs. Holloway walkouts are expected at about 11:30 PM ET on Saturday night.
- At Friday’s ceremonial weigh‑ins both fighters made weight with McGregor at 170.5 pounds and Holloway at 170, and the pair staged an intense nose‑to‑nose faceoff with memorable quotes.
- Sportsbooks have installed Holloway as the betting favorite and operators reported well‑above‑normal wagering on the bout.
- UFC president Dana White confirmed the event set a new live‑gate record of roughly $25 million, underscoring the fight’s major commercial pull.
- The fight pairs McGregor’s first UFC bout since a 2021 tibia fracture and five‑year layoff with Holloway’s welterweight debut, a matchup that will shape McGregor’s short‑term standing and Holloway’s move up in weight.