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UFC 329 weigh-in results: Conor McGregor, Max Holloway make weight for welterweight showdown

McGregor and Holloway Set for Epic Rematch at UFC 329 After Successful Weigh-Ins

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The stage is set for an electrifying UFC 329 main event as Conor McGregor and Max Holloway both successfully made weight for their highly anticipated rematch, 13 years after their first encounter where McGregor claimed victory by unanimous decision.

  • Conor McGregor, turning 38 next week, weighed in at 170.5 pounds for the five-round welterweight bout.
  • Max Holloway, at 34 years old, came in at 170 pounds, marking his debut in this new weight class.

This fight will be McGregor's first appearance in the Octagon since suffering a broken leg in a first-round TKO loss to Dustin Poirier during their trilogy bout in 2021.

The co-main event is also confirmed with Benoit Saint Denis weighing in at 155.5 pounds for a three-round lightweight clash against Paddy Pimblett, who registered 156 pounds.

Heavyweight prospect Gable Steveson, a 2020 Olympic gold medalist, is set to make his UFC debut against Elisha Ellison and weighed in at 241 pounds.

Fans can catch all the action of UFC 329 live on Paramount+, with subscriptions starting as low as $8.99/month or $89.99/year.

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