UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Predictions, Full Card & Odds

Conor McGregor returns to UFC action Saturday night for UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. McGregor last fought on July 10, 2021, in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, where he lost via TKO in the closing seconds of the first round due to a doctor stoppage after suffering a gruesome leg injury. It was the second meeting between the two in 2021, as Poirier also defeated McGregor by second-round KO/TKO at UFC 257 earlier that January.

Nearly 13 years after their first meeting, McGregor and Max Holloway will step into the Octagon for a highly anticipated rematch. The two first fought in 2013, when “The Notorious” landed more significant strikes, secured four takedowns, and primarily targeted Holloway’s head despite suffering a torn ACL in the second round. McGregor battled through the injury to earn a unanimous decision victory.

There are no championship belts or divisional rankings on the line in this welterweight bout. Instead, major financial, legacy, and promotional stakes await two of the biggest names in MMA.

UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Full Card & Odds

McGregor won the first meeting in 2013, but Holloway has remained far more active, competing in numerous high-profile fights since McGregor last entered the Octagon in 2021. As a result, Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists Holloway as a sizable favorite at UFC 329, and a victory could potentially set up a trilogy between the two down the road.

Odds as of Friday, July 10. Subject to change.

UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Predictions

UFC betting is available in the Stats Hub at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook, so be sure to check it out for betting insights and trends for Saturday’s card in Las Vegas, including featured picks like the one below:

McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Best Bet: Max Holloway Fight Winner (-240)

Not to rain on McGregor’s parade as he makes his highly anticipated return to the Octagon, but he faces an uphill battle in his comeback. Since McGregor’s last fight, Holloway has competed eight times while facing several of the sport’s top fighters.

Even for a fighter of McGregor’s caliber, it’s difficult to return after five years away from competition, especially with his 38th birthday just days away. The biggest question entering Saturday night is what kind of fight shape “The Notorious” will be in.

If you believe McGregor has a chance to pull off the upset, a few markets are worth considering. Given his lengthy layoff and age, his best path to victory may be by finish, which is available at +260 at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook. If you think he can win but don’t expect the fight to reach the championship rounds, you can also explore the round betting and total rounds markets.

With that said, it’s difficult to envision McGregor returning after such a long absence and immediately defeating a fighter as active and accomplished as Holloway.

• McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Fight Winner (Moneyline) Pick for UFC 329: Max Holloway (-240)

Top 5 Most-Bet Fighter Props for McGregor vs. Holloway 2

Both fighters’ “To Win by Finish” props are among the most-bet player prop markets, suggesting many bettors don’t expect this fight to go the distance:

1. Conor McGregor – To Win By Finish
2. Max Holloway – To Win By Finish
3. Conor McGregor – To Win & Over 1.5 Rounds
4. Max Holloway – To Win & Under 3.5 Rounds
5. Conor McGregor – To Win By Decision

Available Betting Markets at Hard Rock Bet

Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook offers a wide variety of betting markets for every fight at UFC 329, not just the McGregor vs. Holloway main event.

Available betting markets include:

🥊 Fight Winner & Winning Method

• Winner (Moneyline)
• Winning Method
• Conor McGregor To Win By Finish
• Max Holloway To Win By Finish
• Conor McGregor To Win By Decision
• Max Holloway To Win By Decision
• Any Fighter to Win by KO/TKO or DQ
• Either Fighter to Win by Submission
• Most Significant Strikes Landed
• Max Holloway Total Significant Strikes Landed
• Total Significant Strikes Landed
• Conor McGregor Total Significant Strikes Landed
• Finish Only Winner
• Decision Only Winner

🔔 Round & Fight Betting

• Total Rounds (Over/Under)
• Round 1 Outcome
• Round Betting
• Winning Round Grouped
• Alternate Winning Round
• Alternate Winning Round Grouped
• Fight to Reach Round 2
• Fight to Reach Round 3
• Fight to Reach Round 4
• Fight to Reach Round 5
• Either Fighter to Win in Round 1
• Either Fighter to Win in Round 2
• Either Fighter to Win in Round 3
• Either Fighter to Win in Round 4
• Either Fighter to Win in Round 5
• Fight To Go The Distance

🎯 Round & Method of Victory Combos

• Conor McGregor to Win & Over 1.5 Rounds
• Conor McGregor to Win & Over 2.5 Rounds
• Conor McGregor to Win & Over 3.5 Rounds
• Conor McGregor to Win & Under 1.5 Rounds
• Conor McGregor to Win & Under 2.5 Rounds
• Conor McGregor to Win & Under 3.5 Rounds
• Max Holloway to Win & Over 1.5 Rounds
• Max Holloway to Win & Over 2.5 Rounds
• Max Holloway to Win & Over 3.5 Rounds
• Max Holloway to Win & Under 1.5 Rounds
• Max Holloway to Win & Under 2.5 Rounds
• Max Holloway to Win & Under 3.5 Rounds
• Winning Round & Method
• Alternate Winning Round & Method

UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Time, Date & Location

• 📅 Date: Saturday, July 11
• ⏰ Start Time: 5:00 PM ET (Early Prelims) | 7:00 PM ET (Prelims) | 9:00 PM ET (Main Card)
• 🏟️ Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
• 💻 Streaming: Paramount+

The action begins with the early preliminary card at 5:00 PM ET, followed by the preliminary card at 7:00 PM ET and the main card at 9:00 PM ET. Every fight will stream live on Paramount+.

Referenced odds are subject to change.