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The Conor McGregor effect is officially back. UFC 329 has shattered yet another record, becoming the highest-grossing event in company history by surpassing the historic UFC Sphere card. Much of the credit goes to McGregor’s long-awaited return to the Octagon. According to Dana White, the July 11 pay-per-view generated a record-breaking $25 million gate, eclipsing the previous all-time mark of $22 million set by UFC Noche at the Sphere.

As if Conor McGregor’s chances of pulling off a miracle against Max Holloway at UFC 329 weren’t already slim, the Irishman has now become the latest victim of the infamous “Drake Curse.” The Canadian rapper, who has become known for placing massive bets through his gambling partner Stake, is backing McGregor in Saturday’s main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Drake made his prediction public on Friday, sharing a screenshot of his Stake betting slip on Instagram.

Conor McGregor doesn’t need to step inside the cage to pull a crowd. He has been the biggest draw in MMA for a decade, and even a long layoff filled with injuries and legal trouble hasn’t changed that. He maintained a connection with his fans and followers that only seemed to grow, making fans even more eager to see him. The craze is visible in the numbers.

Conor McGregor will only have one fight left on his UFC contract after his face-off with Max Holloway. What happens if he loses, or who he will face if he wins, is a major talking point in the MMA community with just days left before the Saturday night event. Fans and experts are making their own assumptions, but at the UFC 329 press conference, Dana White shared a piece of his plan with reporters.

Conor McGregor fight week has finally arrived, and with it comes the bold, headline-grabbing claims that have long defined the Irish superstar. The former two-division UFC champion officially kicked off his media obligations ahead of his highly anticipated return against Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this Saturday. It has been five years since fans last saw McGregor compete inside the Octagon.

What To Know WBA World Welterweight champion Rolly Romero returns to the ring after a year of inactivity to face former two-division champion Teofimo Lopez Rolly vs Teofimo was made official along with three championship undercard fights on Thursday in Hollywood The fight takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, August 22. It will air live on DAZN and Prime Video PPV.

In combat sports, a loss is rarely the end of the story. More often than not, it’s the moment that forces a fighter to evolve. Some of the greatest champions in MMA and boxing have suffered crushing defeats before coming back stronger. Charles Oliveira rebounded from multiple setbacks to become the UFC lightweight champion, while Dustin Poirier turned early losses into a career that included an interim title and wins over some of the biggest names in the sport.

With less than 24 hours to go, UFC 329 is finally here as the promotion returns to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for the 14th annual International Fight Week card on July 11. And this one has all the ingredients to be a blockbuster. The spotlight is firmly on the main event, where Conor McGregor makes his long-awaited return after five years away from the Octagon to take on Max Holloway in a five-round welterweight showdown.

What to Know DAZN Boxing officially announced a broadcast deal with Premier Boxing Champions, bringing nearly every major promoter under its banner. The DAZN deal with PBC adds the last piece of the promoter puzzle and removes the barrier that prevented key boxing matchups in previous years. Pressure coming from Zuffa Boxing and Paramount+ made the deal key to competing with the new entity.

In combat sports, a loss is rarely the final chapter. It is often a harsh reality check that strips away the ego and forces an athlete to evolve. While a defeat can be devastating in the moment, for many icons, it became the essential pivot point that defined their legendary status. Fighters often face moments where their career trajectory hangs in the balance. Savvy fans who follow the sport understand that assessing a fighter’s potential after a setback is a complex exercise in risk analysis.