The event, headlined by McGregor vs. Holloway, surpasses the previous record of $22 million set at the Sphere
McGregor's return drives UFC 329 to record $25 million gate
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UFC 329, headlined by Conor McGregor's return against Max Holloway, has set a new promotional record for ticket revenue, generating $25 million in gate sales, according to Dana White. White attributed the milestone to the 'Conor McGregor effect,' noting that the previous record of $22 million was set at the Sphere. Both fighters made weight on Friday, with McGregor at 170.5 pounds and Holloway at 170 pounds. McGregor, now 37, previously defeated Holloway in 2013 at UFC Boston.
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Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Julia Stumbaugh Jul 10, 2026 Dana White credited the "Conor McGregor effect" with what is expected to be a record-breaking gate ahead of McGregor versus Holloway at UFC 329 Saturday in Las Vegas.
according to Bleacher ReportBoth fighters made weight Friday ahead of the main event, with McGregor weighing in at 170.5 pounds and Holloway hitting 170 pounds.
according to Bleacher ReportUFC 329 has shattered the promotional record for ticket revenue, generating $25million (£18.66m) in gate sales.
according to GB NewsMcGregor, now 37, previously defeated Holloway when the two fighters met at UFC Boston back in 2013.
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