SportOther SportsConor McGregorLIVEUpdated just nowKeep up to date with all the live results as we bring you round-by-round updates from Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway at UFC 329(Image: Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)Conor McGregor is back in action tonight as he makes what he hopes will be a triumphant return to the UFC against Max Holloway.The Irishman has not fought since he broke his leg against Dustin Poirier five years ago and faces an uphill battle if he is to have his hand raised in the cage for the first time in over six years. Holloway, meanwhile, is making his debut at welterweight as he welcomes back the former two-weight champion.In the co-main event, Paddy Pimblett takes on Benoit Saint-Denis in a crunch lightweight clash which should start at around 3.30am UK time with McGregor vs Holloway from 4.15am. We will have all the action right here...Watch UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2 exclusively live on TNT Sports Box Office via HBO Max, EE TV, Virgin Media TV, Prime Video and Sky. For more information go to tntsports.co.uk/boxoffice‌View PostView PostView PostView PostView PostView PostView PostView PostView PostToday01:53 BSTRESULT: Robert Whittaker bts Nikita Krylov - via third round TKOFinal round in our final prelim fight. The jab is there for Whittaker in the opening exchanges. Nice straight left by the Aussie. Great start to the round by Whittaker. Krylov is in trouble. The Aussie wants to put on a statement. OOOOOOOOO huge right hand by Robert Whittaker and Krylov is on his bike. But the referee steps in to save Krylov from taking more damage. Looks like Krylov broke his jaw. What a performance by Robert Whittaker.Today01:50 BSTRound two - Nikita Krylov vs Robert WhittakerGood low kick by Krylov. Straight left fired by Whittaker. He just needs to find his footing a little bit. He is having his moments, but when Krylov goes, he attacks hard. Another low kick by Krylov. The Russian is pushing forward and giving it to Whittaker. These kicks by Krylov have paid dividends in this round. Big right hand by Whittaker backs Krylov, and another one!Sharp straight left by Whittaker gets through. Nice one-two by Whittaker. Huge right and a left by Whittaker wobbles Krylov. The Russian has a bloody chin on him. How on Eartj did he eat that? Cracking right hand by Rob stings Krylov again. One minute to go and Whittaker has time to work as he tries to get an overhand through. Lovely one-two by Whittaker stings Krylov with 40 seconds to go. Nice jab and a right by the former middleweight champion. Huge round two for the 'Reaper.'Today01:43 BSTRound one - Nikita Krylov vs Robert WhittakerThe light heavyweight debut of Robert Whittaker is here! Be interested to see how he does. Krylov looks huge in there. But the speed difference is on display as Whittaker fires a nice left hand. Krylov pushes the Aussies against the cage, brief clinch. Krylov trying for the takedown, good defence so far from Whittaker.Whittaker splits briefly but trips, and Krylov is all over him and tries to sneak in a submission. The Aussie is standing his ground strong, defending the onslaught from Krylov. Bull dog choke in for Krylov, but out comes Whittaker. Big left hook by the Aussie. That jab is bang on the money so far by Rob. Good lead hand followed by a right over the top by Whittaker. Krylov fires a couple of nice leg kicks, but Whittaker counters and backs the Russian with over a minute to go. Lovely jab by Rob! He is breathing heavy, but is still in this one. Inside leg kick for Krylov sneaks through. Stinging jab by Whittaker, but Krylov gets the clinch with a few seconds to go. Frantic start here.Today01:33 BSTMichael Chandler is in the buildingConor McGregor's rival Michael Chandler is in the building and will be front row for the return of the Irishman. Chandler was due to face McGregor two years ago, but the former two-division champion was forced to pull out due to injury.Chandler was eager to share his official prediction for tonight's main event...Content cannot be displayed without consentToday01:25 BSTGable Stevenson bts Elisha Ellison in pictures(Image: AP Photo/John Locher)(Image: Zuffa LLC)(Image: AP Photo/John Locher)Today01:22 BSTGable Steveson picks up a huge win on UFC debutA performance Jon Jones will certainly be proud of. From start to finish, Gable Steveson showed exactly why he is capable of competing with some of the big boys. And what a way to start your UFC career!Content cannot be displayed without consentToday01:20 BSTUp next - Nikita Krylov vs Robert WhittakerFormer middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will be making his light-heavyweight debut against the dangerous Nikita Krylov. Following back-to-back defeats to Khamzat Chimaev and Reinier de Ridder, the UFC veteran decided it was the right time to move up as he bids for one last title run before calling it a day. Krylov, however, is no slouch. The vicious finisher got back to winning ways in his last fight against Modestas Bukauskas.Today01:16 BSTRESULT: Gable Steveson bts Elisha Ellison - via first round KOWith Jon Jones in Steveson's corner, there is no way Gable is coming away from this without the win. The Olympic gold medalist is a huge favourite tonight, and a win could shoot him up the ranks quicker than he could have imagined. We're about to find out now! Ellison straight out with the jab. Steveson getting to work with the kicks early doors, not allowing Ellison to rest. Big left hand over the top by Steveson. But these boys are going for it. Failed takedown by Steveson. Big left hand by Steveson and a knee wobbles Ellison - but he counters with an elbow. Crazy start. Nice jab by Steveson. More kicks to the body by Steveson. Huge left hand for Steveson! But the referee steps in. Looks like it was a low blow. To me, that was to his leg, but high up. I think that's harsh.Now that has just give Ellison time to recover. And we are back, finally. Nice left by Steveson and another combination by Ellison. But Elison rocks Steveson! Right hand just narrowly gets through for Steveson. Lovely barrage of kicks by Steveson. Cracking right hand by Steveson!!!!! Ellison trying to counter. And now Steveson is teeing off with the knees. Huge left hook drops Ellison and that is it! Huge win on his UFC debut for Steveson.Today01:08 BSTAdrian Yanez bts Cody Garbrandt in pictures(Image: Zuffa LLC)(Image: Zuffa LLC)(Image: Zuffa LLC)Today01:03 BSTAdrian Yanez's KO of Cody GarbrandtAdrian Yanez picked up the biggest win of his career, and what a KO it was...Content cannot be displayed without consentToday00:55 BSTUp next - Gable Stevenson vs Elisha EllisonJon Jones' protege Gable Stevenson will make his highly-anticipated UFC debut tonight. The 26-year-old former Olympic gold medalist in wrestling has enjoyed a quick start to his MMA career, after the unbeaten sensation scored three quick KOs in his first three fights. And, after his latest win, the UFC decided it was the right time to sign him. Stevenson will look to put the heavyweight division on notice against Elisha Ellison - who will be looking for his first UFC win.Today00:49 BSTRESULT: Adrian Yanez bts Cody Garbrandt - via round one TKOThe prelims just keep coming! And we have got a banger here. And these lads are at it straight away!!!! Garbrandt starting fast but Yanez is bringing it to his foe. Quite the start here. It's calmed down a tad here as both men are working each other out. Swing and a miss by Yanez. Just out of range by that one. Good entry by Yanez as he gets through with a body shot.OOOOOOOOOOO Garbrandt is hurt bad after a quick trade in the pocket. Garbrandt does not know where he is!!!!!!! Garbrandt tried to throw a combinatio but eats a right hook, and down he goes!!!! Yanez pouring it on, and the referee waves it off. The biggest win of Yanez's career. JUST WOW!!!!!! What a fight for as long as it lastedToday00:31 BSTLuke Riley bts Kai Kamaka III in pictures(Image: Zuffa LLC)(Image: Zuffa LLC)(Image: Zuffa LLC)Today00:24 BSTUp next - Cody Garbrandt vs Adrian YanezThis contest promises to be one of the best fights on the prelims. Many will be surprised to hear the final bell in this one when former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt takes on knockout artist Adrian Yanez. Garbrandt has endured an up-and-down career since dropping the title to T.J. Dillashaw in 2017. The American comes into the contest off the back of a crucial win over Xiao Long, while Yanez ended a two-year hiatus back in March to draw with Ricky Simon.Today00:22 BSTRESULT: Luke Riley bts Kai Kamaka III - via first round TKOLuke Riley will be eager to kick off a good start for the Next Gen crew tonight as teammate Paddy Pimblett returns later this evening. Riley making his US debut, and if he can live up to the hype, the American fans are in for a show. Kamaka rushes straight to the middle of the cage, unleashing a barrage of leg kicks. Straight left gets through for Riley. But Kamaka is pushing and making Riley work on the backfoot. Nice check hook by Kamaka. Nice left to the body by RIley. Riley's left leg is already beat up pretty badly.Riley getting his jab going now with over three minutes to go. Nice footwork by Riley as he fires up a nasty combination. Riley's boxing has been crisp, but Kamaka counters with a leg kick. Riley is performing well but he has some serious redness, but OOOOOOOOO down goes Kamaka. Huge right hand from the Scouser drops Kamaka. He's back on his feet but is eating some serious damage. A HUGE KNEE FROM RILEY. The referee looks like he wants to step in here. More shots from Riley AND THAT WILL DO IT! Some are complaining about the stoppage but Kamaka looked done.Today00:08 BSTUp next - Luke Riley vs Kai Kamaka IIIPaddy Pimblett's teammate Luke Riley has the perfect opportunity to get off to a winning star the Next Gen team when he puts his undefeated record on the line against Kai Kamaka III. The Scouser scored a jaw-dropping knockout on his promotional debut back in November against Bogdan Grad before following it up with a flawless win over Michael Aswell Jr back in March.Today00:06 BSTWang Cong bts Tracy Cortez in pictures(Image: Zuffa LLC)(Image: Zuffa LLC)(Image: Zuffa LLC)Today00:00 BSTRESULT: Wang Cong bts Tracy Cortez - via unanimous decisionMuch to the surprise of no one, Wang Cong is running around like she's won this. And I must admit, she is right. Domination from start to finish.And all three judges agree! A huge win for Wang Cong as the scorecards reads: (29-27 x3)11th Jul23:58 BSTRound three - Tracy Cortez vs Wang CongI am no expert in MMA, but I think Cortez needs a finish! Final round is upon us and Cortez needs a hail mary here. She has got to go through fire. Nice left hook by Cong! For Cong, she just needs to keep to her gameplan, but that point deduction could prove costly. Inside low kick by Cong, but Cortez gets the body! She is chasing that takedown badly. Cong now teeing off in the clinch witha. couple of nasty elbows. Battering leg kicks by Cong and Cortez is in real trouble. Plenty of time to work here for Wang. Cortez is spent. Stinging straight left gets through for Cong. Two minutes to go, and to be fair, Cortez is still firing away and trying her best to land something. Big kick from Cong, but Cortez eats it well. OOO, big right hand by Cortez, countered by Cong. They are just trading in the centre, but Cong is having a lot of success. Cortez eats a body shot and she is in trouble. Beautiful counter left followed by a right by Cong. Bar that illegal knee, she has put on a clinic! To the judges we go.11th Jul23:51 BSTRound two - Tracy Cortez vs Wang CongRound two forthcoming. Cortez will be upset by the end to the round, but she is back on the front foot as she lands a shot to the body. But Cong counters well, which sends Cortez to the mat. But they are now back on the feet and Cortez lands a nice left hand. Cong going back to work with the kicks and it is really paying dividends for her. Nice knee up top by Tracy Cortez. Cortez is tough as nails, I will give her that. Tracy trying to get her jab going.Nice combination by Cortez as she chases a takedown, but Cong lands an illegal knee. That is brutal! Cortez down and in trouble. The referee surely has to take a point from Cong. That was horrendous. And Herzog is taking away a point. Good from him... and that could change the fight. Two minutes to go and now Cortez is going for it. That said, Cong is still chopping at that lead leg. Nice straight shot by Wang Cong. Cortez is biting on that gumshield and throwing it all. Cong looking very quick despite the point deduction. Back comes Cortez with a big right hand. A minutes to go and Cong is still controlling proceedings. Huge right hand over the top by the Chinese star. Cong has got a bloody chin on her. Fair play! Cong is dominating this fight, but Cortez is showing real heart.11th Jul23:44 BSTRound one - Tracy Cortez vs Wang CongCortez chasing Cong right from the off. She is not allowing Cong any breathing room whatsoever. All gas and no brakes in the opening exchanges. Nice right hand by Cong followed by a shot to the body. Cong very sharp on the counters as she lands a leg kick. Nice low kick by Cong sends Cortez tumbling. Good jab by Cong. A much better response by her, as she gets through another kick.A lot of redness on Cortez's leg already. Yet another kick gets through for Cong. But nice right hand by Cortez, and now she is pilling on the pressure. Both fighters trading hard leather in the pocket, but Cong goes back to the kicks. Cortez's left leg is battered already! Going to be a sore one for her in the morning. Big takedown from Cortez as she gets a standing guilotine. Cong should survive this round, though.... and she does.11th Jul23:32 BSTDamian Pinas bts Cesar Almeida in pictures(Image: Zuffa LLC)(Image: Zuffa LLC)(Image: Zuffa LLC)11th Jul23:27 BSTUp next - Tracy Cortez vs Wang CongHaving lost two of her last three fights, UFC star Cortez will be looking to show exactly why she belongs with some of the top stars at flyweight when she returns tonight to take on Wang Cong. The 32-year-old was choked out by Erin Blanchfield, but will be looking to work her way back into title contention. But, Cong - unbeaten in three fights - is a dangerous contender and is certainly capable of toppling Cortez.11th Jul23:21 BSTRESULT: Damian Pinas bts Cesar Almeida - via round one KOA lot of hype around Pinas. Time for him to show us what it is all about. Almeida looking sharp, is in real good shape. Almeida just throwing off a few high kicks to begin the opening proceedings. Pinas is very patient on the backfoot. Almeida continues to throw kicks, but Pinas counters with one of his own. Both men just trading kicks in the opening exchanges.Almeida backs Pinas against the cage and in the clinch and tees off on his foe. But after a brief exchange, the pair split. Pinas now back on the backfoot chopping away with the leg kick. But Almeida is giving as good as he is getting. Nice body kick by Almeida, but Pinas counters sharply with over a minute to go. And now Pinas is pushing forward. Great striking display from both fighters in the opening few minutes. You can tell Almeida is an experienced kickboxer. OOOOOOOOOOO HUGE RIGHT HANDDDDDDD. Right on the button from Damian Pina. One shot. BANG! And down goes Almeida. There's the walk off KO. Huge KO from the top star. The power in that right hand... my word. Damian Pinas is one to watch.11th Jul23:12 BSTFarid Basharat bts John Garza in pictures(Image: Zuffa LLC)(Image: Zuffa LLC)(Image: Zuffa LLC)11th Jul23:06 BSTUp next - Damian Pinas vs Cesar AlmeidaKickboxing legend Cesar Almeida has enjoyed life relatively in the UFC since transitioning to MMA fully in 2023. The 38-year-old punched his ticket to the promotion after a successful stint on the Contender Series, and has since gone 3-2. He faces a potential tough night at the office in the shape of knockout artist Damian Pinas - who also earned his spot in the organisation after a glittering spell on the Contender Series.11th Jul23:06 BSTRESULT: Farid Basharat bts John Garza - via unanimous decisionJohn Garza deserves all the plaudits for showing real heart throughout the fight. But I must admit, Farid's experience paid dividends. He should get this one on points, barring some insane drama.And he does get it! No drama on the scorecards as all three judges are in agreement. The scorecards reads: (30-27 x2, 29-28).But hats off once against to John Garza! The future certainly looks bright for him.11th Jul23:02 BSTRound three - Farid Basharat vs John GarzaFinal round of the right and this one is up for grabs! Garza eager to push forward. This man is still throwing. No signs of slowing down at all. Basharat on the retreat for just a tad. Nice head shot followed by a left by Garza. That one wobbled Farid! Basharat quick to go for a single leg, but Garza again defends well. What a performance from him. Big counter right by Basharat, though. Clipped Garza coming in.Basharat fires off a couple of low kicks, both finding a home nicely. Another uppercut again by Garza. He is just swinging for the bleachers. These two men trading in the pocket as we head into the final two minutes of the fight. Garza is on the front foot and that could help him should we go the distance. Nice elbow from Basharat. Big leg kick sends Garza to the canvas, but is quick to get up to his feet and start swinging again. Garza gets taken down for his troubles as we head into the final few seconds of the fight. This could get Basharat the win here. Crucial position, and one he wants to be in. Farid unloading on top position. But that will do it! To the judges we go!11th Jul22:56 BSTRound two - Farid Basharat vs John GarzaBasharat chopping away with those leg kicks early doors but Garza is biting down on his gumshield and is firing back. Basharat gets a hold of one leg as he looks for another takedown but great defence again by Garza. This man is game. Huge elbow and a right by Garza. A big combination again by the youngster. Basharat does not want to eat too many more of these.Garza getting his jab through with over three minutes to go. But Basharat gets a takedown, but Garza defends well and has his back against the cage. Garza is making Basharat work and work. Over two minutes to go and Garza is is right in this one and is getting the best of the striking exchanges. Basharat snipes a sharp jab, he needed that one. Right hand over the top by Garza gets through, but a nice entry by Basharat.Once again, Garza defends well and is back on his feet, but Basharat shoots again and now has Garza on his back. Big end to the round by the Brit. Nice knee to the body by Basharat, but they are now back on their feet with over a minute to go. Huge body shot and a straight by Garza, Basharat is hurt bad! Another nice shot to the body by the youngster. He is slick on the feet. Ten seconds to go of the round and Garza gets an uppercut! What an end to the round. What a fight.11th Jul22:49 BSTRound one - Farid Basharat vs John GarzaSlight break in play and we are back! Basharat looking to keep his unbeatn record in tact against Garza who is stepping up on short notice. Nice high kick from Basharat. The Brit is just chopping away at Garza's leg right now and gets a takedown, big start to the round! He is chasing a quick submission and manages to get Garza's back, but nice job by the American to get out of dangers and is now the one on top.... not for long though as they break briefly and Basharat immediately gets another takedown and is just teeing off on his foe right now.Basharat controlling on top well but is not really landing any damage, and they are back on their feet. Good defence again by Garza. Nice jab by Basharat. And another one! These are getting through. Basharat is finding a home with that jab with over a minute to go. Garza is having his moments in the pocket, but Basharat in control right now. Pinging one-two by the unbeaten Basharat. Big knee by Basharat, but Garza counters well and that will do it for the first round! Good start.‌