4 days ago
A featherweight clash between Patricio Pitbull and Doo Ho Choi is on for UFC 331 on Sept. 19; multiple people with knowledge of the situation confirmed the news to MMA Fighting.
The numbered event will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The promotion has yet to announce the headlining attraction for UFC 331.
Pitbull (37-9) attempts to rebound from a decision defeat to Aaron Pico in April, a result that dropped his UFC record to 1-2.
The Brazilian is a former two-division champion in Bellator, going 24-6 in that company before joining the UFC, and is currently ranked No. 15 on the MMA Fighting Global Rankings. Pitbull's lone UFC victory was a decision over Dan Ige.
Choi (17-4-1) won three straight since 2024, stopping Bill Algeo and Nate Landwehr that year before coming back to action this past May to score a knockout and earn a $50,000 check for a "Fight of the Night" win over Daniel Santos.
#pitbull #choi #fighting
The numbered event will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The promotion has yet to announce the headlining attraction for UFC 331.
Pitbull (37-9) attempts to rebound from a decision defeat to Aaron Pico in April, a result that dropped his UFC record to 1-2.
The Brazilian is a former two-division champion in Bellator, going 24-6 in that company before joining the UFC, and is currently ranked No. 15 on the MMA Fighting Global Rankings. Pitbull's lone UFC victory was a decision over Dan Ige.
Choi (17-4-1) won three straight since 2024, stopping Bill Algeo and Nate Landwehr that year before coming back to action this past May to score a knockout and earn a $50,000 check for a "Fight of the Night" win over Daniel Santos.
#pitbull #choi #fighting
4 days ago
Jose Delgado is ready to test himself against higher-ranked opposition.
Delgado (12-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) thinks it's time to get a bigger name following his latest win. The MMA Lab product beat fellow featherweight prospect Austin Bashi (14-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) with a unanimous decision this past Saturday on the UFC Fight Night 281 preliminary card in Oklahoma City. The win gave Delgado a two-fight winning streak after a decision loss to veteran Nathaniel Wood.
"I've always rated Nathaniel Wood very highly," Delgado told MMA Junkie. "I think he's a guy who hasn't gotten the opportunities to move up the ranking, but I think skill for skill he deserves to be up there. So skill for skill, I'm ready to compete with them all. I like the idea of a Steve Garcia or an Aaron Pico, I like the idea of that type of range of fights, and I think that's pretty realistic to what I can get, so I'm looking forward to those opportunities in the future. Yeah, somebody in those ranges would be sick."
Being a Mexican-American and living and fighting out of Arizona, many think a return at this year's Noche UFC would be perfect for Delgado. Noche UFC takes place Sept. 12 at the Diamond Desert Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
Delgado would love to participate on that card, and wouldn't say no if a name of interest came up, but he admits the timeline is looking tough.
#delgado #think #skill #decision
Delgado (12-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) thinks it's time to get a bigger name following his latest win. The MMA Lab product beat fellow featherweight prospect Austin Bashi (14-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) with a unanimous decision this past Saturday on the UFC Fight Night 281 preliminary card in Oklahoma City. The win gave Delgado a two-fight winning streak after a decision loss to veteran Nathaniel Wood.
"I've always rated Nathaniel Wood very highly," Delgado told MMA Junkie. "I think he's a guy who hasn't gotten the opportunities to move up the ranking, but I think skill for skill he deserves to be up there. So skill for skill, I'm ready to compete with them all. I like the idea of a Steve Garcia or an Aaron Pico, I like the idea of that type of range of fights, and I think that's pretty realistic to what I can get, so I'm looking forward to those opportunities in the future. Yeah, somebody in those ranges would be sick."
Being a Mexican-American and living and fighting out of Arizona, many think a return at this year's Noche UFC would be perfect for Delgado. Noche UFC takes place Sept. 12 at the Diamond Desert Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
Delgado would love to participate on that card, and wouldn't say no if a name of interest came up, but he admits the timeline is looking tough.
#delgado #think #skill #decision
5 days ago
Darren Elkins is ready to make the walk one more time at UFC Vegas 120.
"The Damage" is set to fight Yadier del Valle (10-1) on Aug. 8 in a featherweight bout, one of several matchups officially announced Thursday for the upcoming show at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. For Elkins (19-11), this will be his 31st octagon appearance.
The 42-year-old Elkins hasn't fought since April 2025, when he lost via first-round TKO to Julian Erosa, snapping a two-fight win streak. In a post on Instagram, Elkins referred to the del Valle fight as "My last dance!"
Del Valle looks to rebound from his first pro loss after he was defeated by Jordan Leavitt this past February.
Other bouts made official for Aug. 8 include a matchup between strawweight contenders Amanda Lemos (15-6-1) and Alexia Thainara (14-1), Diego Ferreira (19-7) welcoming Billy Quarantillo (18-7) to the lightweight division, and undefeated Dana White's Contender Series welterweight prospect Ty Miller (7-0, 1 NC) taking on Billy Ray Goff (9-4).
#yadier
"The Damage" is set to fight Yadier del Valle (10-1) on Aug. 8 in a featherweight bout, one of several matchups officially announced Thursday for the upcoming show at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. For Elkins (19-11), this will be his 31st octagon appearance.
The 42-year-old Elkins hasn't fought since April 2025, when he lost via first-round TKO to Julian Erosa, snapping a two-fight win streak. In a post on Instagram, Elkins referred to the del Valle fight as "My last dance!"
Del Valle looks to rebound from his first pro loss after he was defeated by Jordan Leavitt this past February.
Other bouts made official for Aug. 8 include a matchup between strawweight contenders Amanda Lemos (15-6-1) and Alexia Thainara (14-1), Diego Ferreira (19-7) welcoming Billy Quarantillo (18-7) to the lightweight division, and undefeated Dana White's Contender Series welterweight prospect Ty Miller (7-0, 1 NC) taking on Billy Ray Goff (9-4).
#yadier
5 days ago
There will be blood … seriously.
Longtime Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight veteran Darren Elkins is officially back, as "The Damage" returns to action against Cuban prospect Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 120 next month.
The event goes down Sat., Aug. 8, 2026, inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The promotion announced the matchup today in a press release.
Elkins (29-12) will enter the Octagon after a 16-month layoff. In his most recent outing at UFC 314, the 41-year-old veteran was destroyed by Julian Erosa (watch highlights), which snapped a two-fight win streak.
#month #ultimate #championship #featherweight
Longtime Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight veteran Darren Elkins is officially back, as "The Damage" returns to action against Cuban prospect Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 120 next month.
The event goes down Sat., Aug. 8, 2026, inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The promotion announced the matchup today in a press release.
Elkins (29-12) will enter the Octagon after a 16-month layoff. In his most recent outing at UFC 314, the 41-year-old veteran was destroyed by Julian Erosa (watch highlights), which snapped a two-fight win streak.
#month #ultimate #championship #featherweight
7 days ago
Friends and family of rising boxing star Hannah Rapp will host candlelight vigils Wednesday as part of a national movement to honor her life and memory.
Rapp, the 26-year-old Yorktown native and WBC women's featherweight boxer, died on Saturday after being hit by a car while riding her bicycle in Brazos County, Texas, in an apparent road rage incident.
The Brazos County sheriff's office said in a statement that 31-year-old Charles Medina had passed two cyclists Saturday morning before stopping his vehicle, shifting into reverse, and striking one of the riders, identified as Rapp. Medina has since been arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Connor Mitton, owner and coach of Dark Side Boxing Club at 1433 E. Dollar Ct. in Brookston, said his club will host a candlelight vigil to honor Rapp, a former member of the club, to coincide with a vigil at her boxing gym in Bryan, Texas, and in her hometown of Yorktown, Indiana, held in Morrow Meadows at the Pavillion.
The vigils will start at 8:30 p.m., Mitton said, with candle lighting to begin at 9:30 p.m.
#boxing #brazos #medina
Rapp, the 26-year-old Yorktown native and WBC women's featherweight boxer, died on Saturday after being hit by a car while riding her bicycle in Brazos County, Texas, in an apparent road rage incident.
The Brazos County sheriff's office said in a statement that 31-year-old Charles Medina had passed two cyclists Saturday morning before stopping his vehicle, shifting into reverse, and striking one of the riders, identified as Rapp. Medina has since been arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Connor Mitton, owner and coach of Dark Side Boxing Club at 1433 E. Dollar Ct. in Brookston, said his club will host a candlelight vigil to honor Rapp, a former member of the club, to coincide with a vigil at her boxing gym in Bryan, Texas, and in her hometown of Yorktown, Indiana, held in Morrow Meadows at the Pavillion.
The vigils will start at 8:30 p.m., Mitton said, with candle lighting to begin at 9:30 p.m.
#boxing #brazos #medina
9 days ago
American boxer Hannah Rapp died on Saturday after being hit by a car while cycling in Texas.
Rapp, 26, was passed by a car which suddenly came to a stop then reversed into her, according to the Brazos County sheriff's office.
The driver has been arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Rapp challenged for the WBC women's featherweight championship in June, losing to Tiara Brown in Orlando, which left her with an 8-1-1 record.
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said in a statement: "She was an exceptional boxer, but above all, an invaluable member of our boxing family."
Rapp, 26, was passed by a car which suddenly came to a stop then reversed into her, according to the Brazos County sheriff's office.
The driver has been arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Rapp challenged for the WBC women's featherweight championship in June, losing to Tiara Brown in Orlando, which left her with an 8-1-1 record.
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said in a statement: "She was an exceptional boxer, but above all, an invaluable member of our boxing family."
14 days ago
ONE Championship has completed the bracket for its blockbuster eight-man ONE SAMURAI Featherweight Kickboxing Tournament, revealing the final two matchups that will determine who earns a shot at gold.
Three-time Glory Kickboxing World Champion Marat Grigorian will square off against Russian standout Mamuka Usubyan at The Inner Circle 25 on Friday, August 7. The bout streams live in Asia primetime via live.onefc.com from Bangkok's iconic Lumpinee Stadium.
The very next night, ****** an's Kosuke "Unstoppable Phoenix" Takagi collides with China's Luo Chao at ONE SAMURAI 2 on Saturday, August 8, live from the iconic EBARA WAVE Arena Ota. The winner of the tournament will earn a guaranteed shot at reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon.
In two previously announced bouts, former ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Masaaki Noiri will seek revenge against "Spirit Dragon" Liu Mengyang, while ****** anese star Kaito Ono runs it back with Iranian powerhouse Mohammad Siasarani.
Marat Grigorian appeared to place himself at the front of the featherweight kickboxing queue with his most recent performance. The Armenian icon needed less than two minutes to knock out Kaito at ONE SAMURAI 1 on April 29, ending their heated rivalry with a decisive statement inside Tokyo's Ariake Arena.
Three-time Glory Kickboxing World Champion Marat Grigorian will square off against Russian standout Mamuka Usubyan at The Inner Circle 25 on Friday, August 7. The bout streams live in Asia primetime via live.onefc.com from Bangkok's iconic Lumpinee Stadium.
The very next night, ****** an's Kosuke "Unstoppable Phoenix" Takagi collides with China's Luo Chao at ONE SAMURAI 2 on Saturday, August 8, live from the iconic EBARA WAVE Arena Ota. The winner of the tournament will earn a guaranteed shot at reigning ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Superbon.
In two previously announced bouts, former ONE Interim Featherweight Kickboxing World Champion Masaaki Noiri will seek revenge against "Spirit Dragon" Liu Mengyang, while ****** anese star Kaito Ono runs it back with Iranian powerhouse Mohammad Siasarani.
Marat Grigorian appeared to place himself at the front of the featherweight kickboxing queue with his most recent performance. The Armenian icon needed less than two minutes to knock out Kaito at ONE SAMURAI 1 on April 29, ending their heated rivalry with a decisive statement inside Tokyo's Ariake Arena.
14 days ago
ONE Fight Night 45: Lessei vs. Rabah on Prime Video will deliver an unforgettable night of martial arts inside the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Topping the organization’s latest American primetime spectacle this Friday, July 17, is a high-stakes featherweight Muay Thai showdown between Luke “The Chef” Lessei and “The Eagle” Mohamed Younes Rabah.
The card is loaded with eight additional fights across MMA and Muay Thai, too, giving fans a night filled with high-stakes battles, intriguing stylistic clashes, and plenty of stars looking to make a statement on the global stage.
Among that stacked lineup, three bouts in particular stand out as genuine show-stealers. Here they are.
Thailand’s Suablack Tor Pran49 and Scotsman Stephen “El Matador” Irvine collide in a flyweight Muay Thai battle that will deliver fireworks from the very first exchange.
Topping the organization’s latest American primetime spectacle this Friday, July 17, is a high-stakes featherweight Muay Thai showdown between Luke “The Chef” Lessei and “The Eagle” Mohamed Younes Rabah.
The card is loaded with eight additional fights across MMA and Muay Thai, too, giving fans a night filled with high-stakes battles, intriguing stylistic clashes, and plenty of stars looking to make a statement on the global stage.
Among that stacked lineup, three bouts in particular stand out as genuine show-stealers. Here they are.
Thailand’s Suablack Tor Pran49 and Scotsman Stephen “El Matador” Irvine collide in a flyweight Muay Thai battle that will deliver fireworks from the very first exchange.
14 days ago
UFC Oklahoma City has a late addition to the mix.
This Saturday, the UFC heads to Paycom Center in Oklahoma City with a middleweight main event between former champion Dricus du Plessis and former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. And on Tuesday, MMA Fighting confirmed that a late addition fight between undefeated prospects takes place on the undercard when Damien Anderson takes on Ezra Elliott in a featherweight contest. Marcel Dorff was first to report the news.
Anderson (5-0) is a 29-year-old fighter out of Texas, with all of his MMA wins coming via stoppage. Anderson spent most of his MMA career in Fury FC, but also has an extensive grappling background, even competing at a UFC Fight Pass Invitational in 2024. Most recently, Anderson submitted Hondo Gutierrez with a kneebar at CFFC 150.
Elliott (7-0) is a 26-year-old prospect hailing from Arizona, where he trains at the MMA Lab. All of Elliott’s career wins have also come by stoppage, including his most recent win over Ashtin Canigla at RUF 68 in May.
Aside from the main event, UFC Oklahoma City also features a middleweight co-main event between Jared Cannonier and Christian Leroy Duncan.
This Saturday, the UFC heads to Paycom Center in Oklahoma City with a middleweight main event between former champion Dricus du Plessis and former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. And on Tuesday, MMA Fighting confirmed that a late addition fight between undefeated prospects takes place on the undercard when Damien Anderson takes on Ezra Elliott in a featherweight contest. Marcel Dorff was first to report the news.
Anderson (5-0) is a 29-year-old fighter out of Texas, with all of his MMA wins coming via stoppage. Anderson spent most of his MMA career in Fury FC, but also has an extensive grappling background, even competing at a UFC Fight Pass Invitational in 2024. Most recently, Anderson submitted Hondo Gutierrez with a kneebar at CFFC 150.
Elliott (7-0) is a 26-year-old prospect hailing from Arizona, where he trains at the MMA Lab. All of Elliott’s career wins have also come by stoppage, including his most recent win over Ashtin Canigla at RUF 68 in May.
Aside from the main event, UFC Oklahoma City also features a middleweight co-main event between Jared Cannonier and Christian Leroy Duncan.
14 days ago
“100 Grand” is moving down.
After 21 fights at Featherweight inside the Octagon, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran Dan Ige announced recently that he is dropping down to Bantamweight for a fresh start after his test cut went well.
Ige revealed the news on Instagram, explaining that he successfully completed a trial run to 135 pounds and is now fully committed to making the move.
“Test cut/camp to bantamweight was a success,” Ige wrote. “Thank you to the staff at the UFC PI for their commitment to making this possible. Thank you to my wife and my kids for their patience with me during the hungry hours. It’s been a long journey and I can now say I will be making the full commitment to competing in the bantamweight division.
“I’ve had 21 fights in the UFC at featherweight against the world’s best, and now I’m looking forward to making my bantamweight debut this fall,” Ige continued. “New venture, new challenges and big opportunities lie ahead! Excited for this new chapter.”
After 21 fights at Featherweight inside the Octagon, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran Dan Ige announced recently that he is dropping down to Bantamweight for a fresh start after his test cut went well.
Ige revealed the news on Instagram, explaining that he successfully completed a trial run to 135 pounds and is now fully committed to making the move.
“Test cut/camp to bantamweight was a success,” Ige wrote. “Thank you to the staff at the UFC PI for their commitment to making this possible. Thank you to my wife and my kids for their patience with me during the hungry hours. It’s been a long journey and I can now say I will be making the full commitment to competing in the bantamweight division.
“I’ve had 21 fights in the UFC at featherweight against the world’s best, and now I’m looking forward to making my bantamweight debut this fall,” Ige continued. “New venture, new challenges and big opportunities lie ahead! Excited for this new chapter.”
14 days ago
Cross-over time!
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight-turned Bantamweight contender Bryce Mitchell is putting down the gloves for the time being and stepping into the UFC BJJ bowl.
“Thug Nasty” will collide with UFC BJJ Bantamweight champion Mikey Musumeci at UFC BJJ 11, which goes down Thurs., Sept. 24, 2026, inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The grappling match will take place at Featherweight, meaning Musumeci’s Bantamweight ***** le will not be on the line.
In the co-main event, UFC BJJ Light Heavyweight champion Mason Fowler will defend his ***** le against Nick Rodriguez.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight-turned Bantamweight contender Bryce Mitchell is putting down the gloves for the time being and stepping into the UFC BJJ bowl.
“Thug Nasty” will collide with UFC BJJ Bantamweight champion Mikey Musumeci at UFC BJJ 11, which goes down Thurs., Sept. 24, 2026, inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The grappling match will take place at Featherweight, meaning Musumeci’s Bantamweight ***** le will not be on the line.
In the co-main event, UFC BJJ Light Heavyweight champion Mason Fowler will defend his ***** le against Nick Rodriguez.
14 days ago
UFC 329 has come and gone. While the card delivered some incredible moments, it ended in the most deflating way possible. Conor McGregor returned after five years off, and it ended in 69 seconds.
McGregor blew his knee out after one left high kick attempt, and Max Holloway came out victorious. The headlines have been focused on McGregor, which is valid since he’s the biggest star ever in this sport.
MORE: UFC Power Rankings following UFC 329’s Conor McGregor disaster
One question that’s not being asked enough is: what does Holloway do next? The former Featherweight champion now primarily competes at Lightweight but came up to Welterweight to fight McGregor.
Holloway said he wants to run it back with McGregor, but who knows when that would be since McGregor is going to have knee surgery. If Holloway wants to stay active, he goes back down to 155 pounds and fights a contender that can earn him a **** le shot.
McGregor blew his knee out after one left high kick attempt, and Max Holloway came out victorious. The headlines have been focused on McGregor, which is valid since he’s the biggest star ever in this sport.
MORE: UFC Power Rankings following UFC 329’s Conor McGregor disaster
One question that’s not being asked enough is: what does Holloway do next? The former Featherweight champion now primarily competes at Lightweight but came up to Welterweight to fight McGregor.
Holloway said he wants to run it back with McGregor, but who knows when that would be since McGregor is going to have knee surgery. If Holloway wants to stay active, he goes back down to 155 pounds and fights a contender that can earn him a **** le shot.
16 days ago
One needed only listen to the response from the fans still inside T-Mobile Arena when Max Holloway asked them to give it up for his opponent.
Moments earlier, Holloway (28-9 MMA, 24-9 UFC) beat Conor McGregor (22-7 MMA, 10-5 UFC) with a TKO that came just 69 seconds into their fight. After five years away and countless outside-MMA issues to dull his former superstar ****** er, McGregor's return went out with an absolute whimper.
He threw a wild kick right out of the gate against ex-featherweight champion Holloway in their UFC 329 main event and apparently blew out the knee on the leg opposite the one he broke against Dustin Poirier five years ago.
And when Holloway was on the microphone after the win, his first at 170 pounds, he asked the fans to show some love for McGregor. The Las Vegas fans showered down upon him with boos he hasn't been used to in fights. He appeared to symbolically grab his crotch while exiting the arena floor as a response to the fans' reaction to being asked to cheer for him.
Does that make Holloway's finish of McGregor, ostensibly just due to the injury, the most satisfying stoppage on the card, in a way? That's why we ask you to vote for the best finish – and there were plenty to cap off International Fight Week in the desert.
Moments earlier, Holloway (28-9 MMA, 24-9 UFC) beat Conor McGregor (22-7 MMA, 10-5 UFC) with a TKO that came just 69 seconds into their fight. After five years away and countless outside-MMA issues to dull his former superstar ****** er, McGregor's return went out with an absolute whimper.
He threw a wild kick right out of the gate against ex-featherweight champion Holloway in their UFC 329 main event and apparently blew out the knee on the leg opposite the one he broke against Dustin Poirier five years ago.
And when Holloway was on the microphone after the win, his first at 170 pounds, he asked the fans to show some love for McGregor. The Las Vegas fans showered down upon him with boos he hasn't been used to in fights. He appeared to symbolically grab his crotch while exiting the arena floor as a response to the fans' reaction to being asked to cheer for him.
Does that make Holloway's finish of McGregor, ostensibly just due to the injury, the most satisfying stoppage on the card, in a way? That's why we ask you to vote for the best finish – and there were plenty to cap off International Fight Week in the desert.
16 days ago
This past fall, Conor McGregor claimed he found salvation and was a saved man in the eyes of his god.
After a massive failure in his comeback after five years Saturday in the UFC 329 main event, McGregor said he is being tested by the devil, so he will go to church. He also pledged to "overcome this" and "return."
"I was so sharp and so ready for this fight I cannot believe what has happened," McGregor posted on social media. "The talk of me being off while walking in to the fight is nonsense. I was calm, ready, and confident. I am in shock what has taken place. The devil is literally staring at me right in front of my face here. I am not engaging. I will be at church tomorrow.
I will overcome this.I will not be deterred.I will return."
McGregor (22-7 MMA, 10-5 UFC) rushed to the center of the cage the moment the bell sounded in his rematch against former featherweight champion and BMF ***** leholder Max Holloway (28-9 MMA, 24-9 UFC). He threw a fancy leaping kick, appeared to land oddly, and the early indication is that he likely blew out his left knee.
After a massive failure in his comeback after five years Saturday in the UFC 329 main event, McGregor said he is being tested by the devil, so he will go to church. He also pledged to "overcome this" and "return."
"I was so sharp and so ready for this fight I cannot believe what has happened," McGregor posted on social media. "The talk of me being off while walking in to the fight is nonsense. I was calm, ready, and confident. I am in shock what has taken place. The devil is literally staring at me right in front of my face here. I am not engaging. I will be at church tomorrow.
I will overcome this.I will not be deterred.I will return."
McGregor (22-7 MMA, 10-5 UFC) rushed to the center of the cage the moment the bell sounded in his rematch against former featherweight champion and BMF ***** leholder Max Holloway (28-9 MMA, 24-9 UFC). He threw a fancy leaping kick, appeared to land oddly, and the early indication is that he likely blew out his left knee.
17 days ago
Following tonight's UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 fights at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the winners will answer questions from the media during the post-fight press conference.
The fight card featured the return of former two-division champion Conor McGregor in the main event in a rematch against former featherweight champion and BMF ***** leholder Max Holloway.
The fight card featured the return of former two-division champion Conor McGregor in the main event in a rematch against former featherweight champion and BMF ***** leholder Max Holloway.
17 days ago
Former two-division champion Conor McGregor made the walk to the octagon for the first time in five years on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. “Notorious” faced former featherweight champion and former BMF ***** leholder Max Holloway in a rematch in the UFC 329 main event.
The two first fought 13 years ago at UFC Fight Night 26 in Boston in a featherweight bout on the preliminary card. McGregor defeated “Blessed” via unanimous decision. It was the Irishman’s second octagon appearance.
The 37 year-old former two-division champion hadn’t competed in five years. He last fought in July 2021 at UFC 264 when he lost to Dustin Poirier after suffering a gruesome leg injury.
McGregor ran across the cage and threw a kick. He did it again and slapped. Holloway seized the moment and delivered a few punches before letting McGregor up. McGreglor slipped again. Hollway landed right hands standing over McGregor. Holloway let McGregor up. McGregor's leg is injured. McGregor looked to have blown out his knee in the first kick of the fight.
That's it. McGregor could not continue. The official time 1:09nof the stoppage was of the first round.
The two first fought 13 years ago at UFC Fight Night 26 in Boston in a featherweight bout on the preliminary card. McGregor defeated “Blessed” via unanimous decision. It was the Irishman’s second octagon appearance.
The 37 year-old former two-division champion hadn’t competed in five years. He last fought in July 2021 at UFC 264 when he lost to Dustin Poirier after suffering a gruesome leg injury.
McGregor ran across the cage and threw a kick. He did it again and slapped. Holloway seized the moment and delivered a few punches before letting McGregor up. McGreglor slipped again. Hollway landed right hands standing over McGregor. Holloway let McGregor up. McGregor's leg is injured. McGregor looked to have blown out his knee in the first kick of the fight.
That's it. McGregor could not continue. The official time 1:09nof the stoppage was of the first round.
17 days ago
Paddy Pimblett might have stolen the show at UFC 329.
On a card headlined by the return of Conor McGregor facing longtime rival Max Holloway, Pimblett set the bar high for highlight of the night with a stunning submission win over Benoit Saint Denis in under 60 seconds. This was Pimblett’s first fight since seeing his unblemished UFC record spoiled by Justin Gaethje this past January and he wasted no time reminding fans and pundits that he is a legitimate lightweight ******* le contender.
Pimblett put Saint Denis to sleep to win his 10th fight in his last 11 appearances and he wowed his peers, with featherweight veteran Billy Quarantillo writing on Twitter, “Quick submission Paddy is the real deal.” Kenny Florian and Glover Teixeira, a couple of retired stars who know a thing or two about grappling, were also effusive in their praise for “The Baddy.”
The performance was so impressive, UFC veteran Matt Brown suggested that it’s time for Pimblett to have his long-awaited showdown with former two-division champion Ilia Topuria.
“Ilia vs. Paddy next?” Brown wrote on Twitter. “Easiest matchmaking ever right?”
On a card headlined by the return of Conor McGregor facing longtime rival Max Holloway, Pimblett set the bar high for highlight of the night with a stunning submission win over Benoit Saint Denis in under 60 seconds. This was Pimblett’s first fight since seeing his unblemished UFC record spoiled by Justin Gaethje this past January and he wasted no time reminding fans and pundits that he is a legitimate lightweight ******* le contender.
Pimblett put Saint Denis to sleep to win his 10th fight in his last 11 appearances and he wowed his peers, with featherweight veteran Billy Quarantillo writing on Twitter, “Quick submission Paddy is the real deal.” Kenny Florian and Glover Teixeira, a couple of retired stars who know a thing or two about grappling, were also effusive in their praise for “The Baddy.”
The performance was so impressive, UFC veteran Matt Brown suggested that it’s time for Pimblett to have his long-awaited showdown with former two-division champion Ilia Topuria.
“Ilia vs. Paddy next?” Brown wrote on Twitter. “Easiest matchmaking ever right?”
17 days ago
Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the UFC this week, as he takes on Max Holloway in a rematch 13 years in the making.
McGregor has not fought in five years, having broken his leg in his last outing in the Octagon, a 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier. As such, it’s hard to know which version of the Irishman will appear at UFC 329, where he fights Holloway in Las Vegas.
McGregor vs Holloway LIVE: Fight updates and results from UFC 329 tonight
Holloway has been much more active than his old rival, who outpointed him in 2013, but the Hawaiian enters this fight on the back of a defeat – a one-sided decision against Charles Oliveira in March.
Still, the 34-year-old is a former champion like McGregor, 37, and is deemed one of the greatest featherweights of all time. He has also had success at lightweight, although he will fight McGregor at welterweight, where the Irishman has experience and Holloway does not.
McGregor has not fought in five years, having broken his leg in his last outing in the Octagon, a 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier. As such, it’s hard to know which version of the Irishman will appear at UFC 329, where he fights Holloway in Las Vegas.
McGregor vs Holloway LIVE: Fight updates and results from UFC 329 tonight
Holloway has been much more active than his old rival, who outpointed him in 2013, but the Hawaiian enters this fight on the back of a defeat – a one-sided decision against Charles Oliveira in March.
Still, the 34-year-old is a former champion like McGregor, 37, and is deemed one of the greatest featherweights of all time. He has also had success at lightweight, although he will fight McGregor at welterweight, where the Irishman has experience and Holloway does not.
17 days ago
The octagon is at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for tonight's UFC 329 event. The fight card features the return of former two-division champion Conor McGregor in the main event in a rematch against former featherweight champion and BMF ****** leholder Max Holloway.
The two first fought 13 years ago at UFC Fight Night 26 in Boston in a featherweight bout on the preliminary card. McGregor defeated “Blessed” via unanimous decision. It was the Irishman’s second octagon appearance. He hasn’t competed in five years. The Irishman last fought in July 2021 at UFC 264 when he lost to Dustin Poirier after suffering a gruesome leg injury.
Main card begins at 9 p.m. ET on Paramount+
Preliminary card begins at 7 p.m. ET on Paramount+
Early preliminary card begins at 5 p.m. ET on Paramount+
The two first fought 13 years ago at UFC Fight Night 26 in Boston in a featherweight bout on the preliminary card. McGregor defeated “Blessed” via unanimous decision. It was the Irishman’s second octagon appearance. He hasn’t competed in five years. The Irishman last fought in July 2021 at UFC 264 when he lost to Dustin Poirier after suffering a gruesome leg injury.
Main card begins at 9 p.m. ET on Paramount+
Preliminary card begins at 7 p.m. ET on Paramount+
Early preliminary card begins at 5 p.m. ET on Paramount+
17 days ago
Luke Riley is leaving UFC 329 with a knockout victory on his record, but his fellow fighters aren’t in agreement with the stoppage call.
Referee Kerry Hatley stepped in for the save to close out Riley’s featherweight fight against Kai Kamaka III on Saturday’s preliminary card, stopping the fight 3:03 into Round 1 with Riley battering a retreating Kamaka. Though Kamaka was visibly dazed, he appeared to be trying to clinch Riley when the bout was waved off, which drew a number of negative reactions from pros on social media.
Fellow featherweight Billy Quarantillo said, plainly, “That stoppage sucked.” UFC fighters Josh Hokit, Jamahal Hill, and Matt Frevola also wondered why Hatley didn’t give Kamaka more time to recover.
It was a big win for Riley, who improved to 14-0 as a pro and 3-0 in the UFC with the win, while Kamaka will be left disappointed as he falls to 1-1 in his second stint with the promotion.
Check out how pros reacted to the disappointing finish below.
Referee Kerry Hatley stepped in for the save to close out Riley’s featherweight fight against Kai Kamaka III on Saturday’s preliminary card, stopping the fight 3:03 into Round 1 with Riley battering a retreating Kamaka. Though Kamaka was visibly dazed, he appeared to be trying to clinch Riley when the bout was waved off, which drew a number of negative reactions from pros on social media.
Fellow featherweight Billy Quarantillo said, plainly, “That stoppage sucked.” UFC fighters Josh Hokit, Jamahal Hill, and Matt Frevola also wondered why Hatley didn’t give Kamaka more time to recover.
It was a big win for Riley, who improved to 14-0 as a pro and 3-0 in the UFC with the win, while Kamaka will be left disappointed as he falls to 1-1 in his second stint with the promotion.
Check out how pros reacted to the disappointing finish below.
17 days ago
Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited return to the UFC this week, as he takes on Max Holloway in a rematch 13 years in the making.
McGregor has not fought in five years, having broken his leg in his last outing in the Octagon, a 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier. As such, it’s hard to know which version of the Irishman will appear at UFC 329, where he fights Holloway in Las Vegas.
Holloway has been much more active than his old rival, who outpointed him in 2013, but the Hawaiian enters this fight on the back of a defeat – a one-sided decision against Charles Oliveira in March.
Still, the 34-year-old is a former champion like McGregor, 37, and is deemed one of the greatest featherweights of all time. He has also had success at lightweight, although he will fight McGregor at welterweight, where the Irishman has experience and Holloway does not.
McGregor is not only aiming to come back from his broken leg; in 2024, a civil jury found him liable for rape. The Irishman continues to deny all allegations against him, although his appeal against the verdict failed last year.
McGregor has not fought in five years, having broken his leg in his last outing in the Octagon, a 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier. As such, it’s hard to know which version of the Irishman will appear at UFC 329, where he fights Holloway in Las Vegas.
Holloway has been much more active than his old rival, who outpointed him in 2013, but the Hawaiian enters this fight on the back of a defeat – a one-sided decision against Charles Oliveira in March.
Still, the 34-year-old is a former champion like McGregor, 37, and is deemed one of the greatest featherweights of all time. He has also had success at lightweight, although he will fight McGregor at welterweight, where the Irishman has experience and Holloway does not.
McGregor is not only aiming to come back from his broken leg; in 2024, a civil jury found him liable for rape. The Irishman continues to deny all allegations against him, although his appeal against the verdict failed last year.
17 days ago
MMA Fighting has UFC 329 results for the McGregor vs. Holloway 2 fight card, live blogs of the top seven fights, and more from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
In the main event, former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor makes his highly anticipated return against former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway in a welterweight contest. McGregor hasn’t fought in the UFC in over five years since breaking his leg in his last Octagon appearance – a first-round TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Holloway has lost two of his past three fights.
Paddy Pimblett tries to bounce back from his first loss in the UFC when he squares off against Benoit Saint Denis in a lightweight contest in the co-main event.
Check out the UFC 329 results below.
Nikita Krylov vs. Robert Whittaker
In the main event, former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor makes his highly anticipated return against former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway in a welterweight contest. McGregor hasn’t fought in the UFC in over five years since breaking his leg in his last Octagon appearance – a first-round TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. Holloway has lost two of his past three fights.
Paddy Pimblett tries to bounce back from his first loss in the UFC when he squares off against Benoit Saint Denis in a lightweight contest in the co-main event.
Check out the UFC 329 results below.
Nikita Krylov vs. Robert Whittaker
17 days ago
Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon for the first time in five years when he faces Hawaii's Max Holloway in a five-round welterweight main event tonight at UFC 329, closing out International Fight Week at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
McGregor (22-6 MMA) has not competed since sustaining a broken tibia against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021 and has faced several personal setbacks outside of the UFC.
The former two-division champion at featherweight and lightweight was originally scheduled to return against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in June 2024 to conclude their Ultimate Fighter 31 rivalry after the show aired in 2023. However, a McGregor toe injury forced a postponement and the match was never rescheduled.
McGregor, 37, returns to the welterweight division for the first time in six years. The Irishman is looking to re-establish himself as a ***** le contender while attempting to defeat Holloway for the second time, following a unanimous decision victory over him in August 2013 at a UFC Fight Night event in Boston in McGregor's second UFC fight.
McGregor said he is grateful for the opportunity to reinvigorate his career and has no immediate plans to change weight divisions after the Holloway rematch.
McGregor (22-6 MMA) has not competed since sustaining a broken tibia against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021 and has faced several personal setbacks outside of the UFC.
The former two-division champion at featherweight and lightweight was originally scheduled to return against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in June 2024 to conclude their Ultimate Fighter 31 rivalry after the show aired in 2023. However, a McGregor toe injury forced a postponement and the match was never rescheduled.
McGregor, 37, returns to the welterweight division for the first time in six years. The Irishman is looking to re-establish himself as a ***** le contender while attempting to defeat Holloway for the second time, following a unanimous decision victory over him in August 2013 at a UFC Fight Night event in Boston in McGregor's second UFC fight.
McGregor said he is grateful for the opportunity to reinvigorate his career and has no immediate plans to change weight divisions after the Holloway rematch.
17 days ago
The UFC is back in the desert for UFC 329, its sixth numbered event of the calendar year, and the biggest draw in the promotion's history finally is back.
The popular "Embedded" fight week video series is here to document what's happening behind the scenes. UFC 329 (Paramount+) takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
In the main event, former two-division champion Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) returns after a five-year layoff to take on former featherweight and BMF **** leholder Max Holloway (27-9 MMA, 23-9 UFC). In the co-feature, Paddy Pimblett (23-4 MMA, 7-1 UFC) meets Benoit Saint Denis (17-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC) in a crucial fight for the lightweight **** le picture.
The sixth and final episode of "Embedded" follows the featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. Here is the UFC's description of the episode from YouTube:
Benoît Saint Denis starts his weight cut; Cory Sandhagen uses the sauna; UFC fighters officially weigh in; Gable Steveson visits the Hall Of Excellence in Las Vegas; The stars of UFC 329 face off one last time.
The popular "Embedded" fight week video series is here to document what's happening behind the scenes. UFC 329 (Paramount+) takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
In the main event, former two-division champion Conor McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) returns after a five-year layoff to take on former featherweight and BMF **** leholder Max Holloway (27-9 MMA, 23-9 UFC). In the co-feature, Paddy Pimblett (23-4 MMA, 7-1 UFC) meets Benoit Saint Denis (17-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC) in a crucial fight for the lightweight **** le picture.
The sixth and final episode of "Embedded" follows the featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. Here is the UFC's description of the episode from YouTube:
Benoît Saint Denis starts his weight cut; Cory Sandhagen uses the sauna; UFC fighters officially weigh in; Gable Steveson visits the Hall Of Excellence in Las Vegas; The stars of UFC 329 face off one last time.
18 days ago
The highly anticipated MMA bout between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway is Saturday night (July 11) at UFC 329.
The main card will start at 9 p.m. ET inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight will be streamed on Paramount+.
For international folks, the fight will be broadcast on TNT Sports Box Office and HBO Max in the United Kingdom, and the Main Event will be streamed on Kayo Sports in Australia.
McGregor, the Irish mixed martial artist, has become one of the most known figures in MMA. The 37 year old has a 22-6 record. Last time he fought was in 2021 when he lost for the second time to Dustin Poirier. He'll try to get back on top in the welterweight division against Holloway in a rematch from 2013. McGregor won by unanimous decision in his first fight between the two.
Holloway is a former featherweight champion and is 34 years old.
The main card will start at 9 p.m. ET inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight will be streamed on Paramount+.
For international folks, the fight will be broadcast on TNT Sports Box Office and HBO Max in the United Kingdom, and the Main Event will be streamed on Kayo Sports in Australia.
McGregor, the Irish mixed martial artist, has become one of the most known figures in MMA. The 37 year old has a 22-6 record. Last time he fought was in 2021 when he lost for the second time to Dustin Poirier. He'll try to get back on top in the welterweight division against Holloway in a rematch from 2013. McGregor won by unanimous decision in his first fight between the two.
Holloway is a former featherweight champion and is 34 years old.
18 days ago
Conor McGregor makes his much-anticipated return from a five-year hiatus to face Max Holloway in a rematch on Sunday in Las Vegas.
McGregor beat Holloway, 34, when they met as featherweights in 2013 but will step into the octagon as welterweights at UFC 329.
Former featherweight and lightweight champion McGregor, 37, has won just one of his past four fights and has just two wins in the past 10 years.
Holloway, who also held the featherweight ******* le, will be making his debut at welterweight as he looks to avoid a second loss against the Irishman.
Can McGregor mark his return with a win? Or will Holloway earn revenge?
McGregor beat Holloway, 34, when they met as featherweights in 2013 but will step into the octagon as welterweights at UFC 329.
Former featherweight and lightweight champion McGregor, 37, has won just one of his past four fights and has just two wins in the past 10 years.
Holloway, who also held the featherweight ******* le, will be making his debut at welterweight as he looks to avoid a second loss against the Irishman.
Can McGregor mark his return with a win? Or will Holloway earn revenge?
18 days ago
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)
The UFC is at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for tonight's UFC 329 fight card on Paramount+. The Saturday, July 11 event is headlined the return of Conor McGregor. The former two-division champ makes his first appearance inside the Octagon in five years when he meets ex-UFC featherweight ****** leholder Max Holloway in the welterweight main event of UFC 329. In the co-headliner, Paddy Pimblett faces Benoit Saint Denis in a pivotal lightweight clash.
UFC 329 Fight Card: Odds, Prop Bets, Predictions And Picks
Date: Saturday. July 11, 2026
Main Card Start Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
The UFC is at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for tonight's UFC 329 fight card on Paramount+. The Saturday, July 11 event is headlined the return of Conor McGregor. The former two-division champ makes his first appearance inside the Octagon in five years when he meets ex-UFC featherweight ****** leholder Max Holloway in the welterweight main event of UFC 329. In the co-headliner, Paddy Pimblett faces Benoit Saint Denis in a pivotal lightweight clash.
UFC 329 Fight Card: Odds, Prop Bets, Predictions And Picks
Date: Saturday. July 11, 2026
Main Card Start Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
18 days ago
Max Holloway completed his transformation to welterweight as he prepares to face Conor McGregor in a rematch at UFC 329 on Saturday.
Holloway has campaigned at featherweight for the majority of his 36-fight career but makes his debut at welterweight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The 34-year-old's past two bouts have taken place at lightweight as he beat Dustin Poirier to win the BMF ****** le, before losing that belt against Charles Oliveira in March.
McGregor, 37, has not fought since breaking his leg in defeat against Dustin Poirier in 2021.
The Irishman has been involved in a series of controversies since, including court cases and missed drugs tests, and critics have questioned whether he deserves the spotlight.
Holloway has campaigned at featherweight for the majority of his 36-fight career but makes his debut at welterweight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The 34-year-old's past two bouts have taken place at lightweight as he beat Dustin Poirier to win the BMF ****** le, before losing that belt against Charles Oliveira in March.
McGregor, 37, has not fought since breaking his leg in defeat against Dustin Poirier in 2021.
The Irishman has been involved in a series of controversies since, including court cases and missed drugs tests, and critics have questioned whether he deserves the spotlight.
18 days ago
There's nothing like a Conor McGregor ceremonial weigh-in, and UFC 329 was extra special given it was McGregor's first in five years.
McGregor is set to face Max Holloway for the second time after beating "Blessed" in dominant fashion 13 years ago. A lot has changed since then. Holloway went on to be a dominant featherweight champion and BMF ***** le holder. He's spent the last five years fighting the best of the best. McGregor? He's struggled to get back in the cage, and many wonder if he'll be able to hang with the best on Saturday night.
But McGregor is still a showman, as the UFC 329 ceremonial weigh-ins proved. The crowd was electric as the Mac strode onto the stage in (lifted?) sneakers and stripped down to his skivvies to get on the scale. He them puffed out his chest during the final face-off with Holloway.
Take a look at all the highlights from the UFC 329 ceremonial weigh-ins.
For more on this weekend's UFC 329: "McGregor vs. Holloway 2" event on Paramount+ click here.
McGregor is set to face Max Holloway for the second time after beating "Blessed" in dominant fashion 13 years ago. A lot has changed since then. Holloway went on to be a dominant featherweight champion and BMF ***** le holder. He's spent the last five years fighting the best of the best. McGregor? He's struggled to get back in the cage, and many wonder if he'll be able to hang with the best on Saturday night.
But McGregor is still a showman, as the UFC 329 ceremonial weigh-ins proved. The crowd was electric as the Mac strode onto the stage in (lifted?) sneakers and stripped down to his skivvies to get on the scale. He them puffed out his chest during the final face-off with Holloway.
Take a look at all the highlights from the UFC 329 ceremonial weigh-ins.
For more on this weekend's UFC 329: "McGregor vs. Holloway 2" event on Paramount+ click here.
18 days ago
UFC 329 takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday and features the return of former two-division champion Conor McGregor in the main event. McGregor takes on former featherweight champion and BMF **** leholder Max Holloway in a rematch.
On Friday, the fighters participated in the event's ceremonial weigh-in. Watch it live below.
On Friday, the fighters participated in the event's ceremonial weigh-in. Watch it live below.