Who Is Fighting on UFC 329, International Fight Week?
International Fight Week is just over two months out, and following the White House card in June, UFC 329 is shaping up as the next major event on the UFC calen
verdictmma.comHere’s the latest on UFC 329 based on recent reporting.
- Major rumor: Conor McGregor is widely discussed as a potential return at UFC 329, with several outlets indicating that a McGregor matchup (most notably against Max Holloway) is being targeted for the July 11, 2026 card in Las Vegas during International Fight Week. This remains unconfirmed officially by the UFC as of now.
- Other announced/likely bouts: Gable Steveson is reported to be making his UFC debut around UFC 329, with other early lineups including middleweight bouts and potential undercard signings. The full lineup had not been finalized publicly, but those elements had been circulating in multiple outlets.
- Card timing and setting: UFC 329 is scheduled for July 11, 2026 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, with events spanning International Fight Week from July 9–12. This aligns with prior year scheduling patterns for major July cards.
- Additional speculation: Several outlets have floated other big-name matchups for UFC 329 (including possible appearances by Islam Makhachev, Paddy Pimblett, and other high-profile figures), but nothing is officially confirmed beyond the core event date and venue.
Illustrative outline of a potential card (purely speculative based on current chatter):
- Main event (likely): Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway (if finalized) for a lightweight or featherweight rematch vibe.
- Notables: Gable Steveson making his UFC debut in a high-profile entry, with other bouts filling the undercard.
- Venue/date: July 11, 2026, T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV.
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Citations:
- McGregor vs Holloway targeted for UFC 329; Las Vegas International Fight Week context.[1]
- Gable Steveson officially signed for UFC 329 debut and other early bookings.[2]
- UFC 329 date and venue; International Fight Week framing.[3]
- Additional rumors and plans for UFC 329 undercard bouts.[4][7]