​McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Live Results, Updates, Highlights From UFC 329 originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Five years after his defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, Conor McGregor is aiming to prove he remains among the world’s elite as he faces Max Holloway at UFC 329. At his peak, McGregor (22-6) stood as a worldwide breakout star, becoming a two-division champion, elevating the UFC’s profile to new heights, and even stepping into a boxing ring with Floyd Mayweather. Yet his career has also been marked by injuries, legal challenges, and multiple accusations of sexual assault. While questions have lingered about his long-term commitment to fighting, McGregor has insisted he is primed for a sensational return. “I, for sure, love this game. It’s my every waking thought, the fight game,” McGregor told CBS Sports. “And look, I’m excited to come back and showcase it, showcase my love for the game.” Holloway (27-9), a former UFC featherweight champion and BMF titleholder, has gone 2-2 in his last four bouts. The formidable Hawaiian will look to rebound from the loss he suffered to McGregor back in 2013.
Follow along right here as NESN provides analysis and highlights from UFC 329. The card features Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway in a welterweight tilt, with Benoit Saint-Denis facing Paddy Pimblett in the lightweight division, Cory Sandhagen meeting Mario Bautista in bantamweight action, Brandon Royval taking on Lone’er Kavanagh in the flyweight division, King Green clashing with Terrance McKinney in the lightweight ranks, and several preliminary bouts to set the stage for the main card.
Main card results included: Rob Whittaker defeating Nikita Krylov via TKO at 1:01 of round three, Gable Steveson stopping Elisha Ellison with a KO at 2:31 of round one, Adrian Yanez finishing Cody Garbrandt via TKO at 2:47 of round one, Luke Riley earning a TKO over Kai Kamaka III at 3:03 of round one, Wang Cong securing a unanimous decision over Tracy Cortez (29-27, 29-27, 29-27), Damian Pinas knocking out Cesar Almeida at 4:44 of round one, Farid Basharat winning by unanimous decision over John Garza (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), and Ryan Gandra stopping Zachary Reese via TKO at 1:15 of round one. Alessandro Costa then submitted Cody Durden with a rear-naked choke at 2:19 of round two.
Live updates noted: At 9:00 p.m. ET, the UFC 329 main card began. At 8:52 p.m. ET, Whittaker opened round three with a jab that pressured Krylov, then landed a big right hand that hurt Krylov and secured the victory. The performance wasn’t pretty, but Whittaker got the job done. At 8:49 p.m. ET, Whittaker appeared winded in his new weight class, pressing forward in round two. He landed a right hand while trading shots with Krylov, hurt him with straight punches, and used a left hook to keep Krylov from mounting a sustained offense, even as Krylov returned fire with leg kicks. At 8:44 p.m. ET, Krylov looked imposing alongside Whittaker, but Whittaker landed a hard left and Krylov closed the distance, throwing a high kick and attempting to force Whittaker to the floor. Whittaker absorbed a left hook but continued to land jabs, while Krylov kept coming with combinations, and Whittaker answered with right hands.