Conor McGregor and Max Holloway hold press conference ahead of UFC 329

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Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Conor McGregor and Max Holloway hold press conference ahead of UFC 329
Summary

Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, the headliners for UFC 329, will participate in a final press conference on July 9 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event precedes their showdown set for July 11, marking McGregor's return to the Octagon after suffering a leg injury in 2021 and Holloway's debut at welterweight. Both fighters will engage in a final round of verbal exchanges before the weigh-ins scheduled for July 10. Also present will be Paddy Pimblett, who is set to face Benoit Saint Denis in the co-main event. Fans can watch the press conference live across multiple platforms, including Paramount+ and UFC Fight Pass.

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By the Numbers
  • UFC 329 press conference starts at 10 p.m. ET on July 9.
  • McGregor fights for the first time since his leg injury in 2021.
  • Holloway aims to bounce back from a recent title loss.
  • This is McGregor's third fight at welterweight; it's Holloway's debut at the weight.
  • The event includes a co-main event featuring Paddy Pimblett.
Latest Updates
  • 3:05 AMCBS SportsUFC 329 press conference: Conor McGregor, Max Holloway get physical during first face off
  • 12:45 AMYahoo SportsVideo: 'UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2' pre-fight press conference live stream
  • 9:05 PMYahoo SportsLIVE! UFC 329 Press Conference Video!
  • 8:00 PMCBS SportsUFC 329 press conference start time: Watch live stream online for Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway
What they're saying
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Can’t wait for those staredowns! Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will be holding its UFC 329 press conference tonight, streaming LIVE at 10 p.m. ET in the embedded video above. Leading the charge will be UFC 329 headliners Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, who get five rounds to bang it out in the Paramount+ main event […]

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Conor McGregor and Max Holloway will take the stage for the final UFC 329 press conference on Thursday night.

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The UFC 329 fighters, including McGregor and Holloway, will send their final verbal volleys on Thursday

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