Conor McGregor prepares for UFC 329 against Max Holloway, purses revealed
MMA Fighting • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Conor McGregor will face Max Holloway for the second time at UFC 329. McGregor, 37, hasn't fought since losing to Dustin Poirier in 2021. Sources indicate he is expected to earn a base salary of at least $15 million, while Holloway may earn around $3 million. This matchup marks McGregor's return after five years, when he last fought Holloway in 2013, winning by unanimous decision. Holloway aims to regain momentum, having lost two of his last three matches. Fight fans have high expectations for this bout amid significant financial stakes for both fighters.
- •McGregor last fought in 2021, losing to Poirier.
- •Holloway has lost two of his last three fights.
- •McGregor's expected salary exceeds $15 million.
- •Holloway's anticipated earnings are about $3 million.
- •First fight between McGregor and Holloway took place in 2013.
- 3:30 PMMMA Fighting — Pros predict Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway showdown at UFC 329
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 purses, salaries: How much money will they make for UFC 329 fight?
"LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: (L-R) Conor McGregor and Max Holloway face off during the UFC 329 press conference at T-Mobile Arena on July 09, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Paddy Pimblett, Robert Whittaker, and many more give their takes on what will happen in the main event of UFC 329 on Saturday night. Will it be Conor McGregor or Max Holloway? Find out above as the top fighters in the UFC – and past greats – discuss who will walk out of the T-Mobile Arena victorious.
"Here's a look at how much each fighter is expected to earn for this fight.
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External links- MMA FightingJul 10, 2026, 3:30 PMPros predict Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway showdown at UFC 329
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: (L-R) Conor McGregor and Max Holloway face off during the UFC 329 press conference at T-Mobile Arena on July 09, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Paddy Pimblett, Robert Whittaker, and many more give their takes on what will happen in the main event of UFC 329 on Saturday night. Will it be Conor McGregor or Max Holloway? Find out above as the top fighters in the UFC – and past greats – discuss who will walk out of the T-Mobile Arena victorious.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 7:00 AMConor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 purses, salaries: How much money will they make for UFC 329 fight?
Here's a look at how much each fighter is expected to earn for this fight.
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