Five years and a day after breaking his leg at UFC 264, Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon with his reputation not so much tarnished but trashed. The intervening years have been punctuated by multiple allegations of sexual assault, arrests and dalliances with the far right, yet Dana White has granted his erstwhile golden goose a chance to rehabilitate his noxious image via a rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329.
Here's how you can watch UFC 329 live streams from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for just $1.
UFC 329 is taking place on Saturday, July 11.
► Main card: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT / 2 a.m. BST (Sun.) / 11 a.m. AEST (Sun.)
• U.S. stream — Paramount Plus / Walmart Plus trial
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Holloway and McGregor previously faced off at UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen 13 years ago. It was the Irishman's second Octagon appearance, and Holloway's sixth. McGregor came out on top on that occasion — literally as well as figuratively.
Three days shy of his 38th birthday and having spent half a decade indulging his every whim, there are huge questions over McGregor's fitness. This is, however, a matchup that plays into his hands on several fronts.
McGregor won their first fight by unanimous decision after landing 53 strikes to Holloway's 23, but it was his uncharacteristic use of the takedown that really knocked the stuffing out of his opponent. McGregor wrestled him to the canvas four times on that night, and it's proved a reliable strategy against Holloway ever since. In the American's defeat to Charles Oliveira four months ago, he was taken down five times.
Unlike Holloway, McGregor also has experience fighting at 170 pounds. His record at welterweight was decidedly patchy, with three defeats to two victories, but that also demonstrates just how tough it is to move up in weight.
And while Holloway is famed for his chin, welterweights hit a lot harder than featherweights and lightweights — and McGregor's calling card was always his outsized power.
Keep reading for where to watch UFC 329 live streams online and on TV.
Can I watch UFC 329 free of charge?
The cheapest way to watch UFC 329 is by getting the Walmart Plus trial ($1) — the Paramount Plus Essential plan is included as part of the subscription.
Alternatively, you can watch a portion of the UFC 329 main card on CBS, with the network running coverage from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET. To watch CBS' coverage without charge, take advantage of a free trial from either DirecTV or YouTube TV.
Away from the U.S.? Use a VPN to watch your usual streaming service from abroad. More details below.
How to watch UFC 329 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching UFC 329 on your usual subscription?
You can still watch McGregor vs Holloway 2 live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
How to watch UFC 329 live streams in the U.S.
In the U.S., Paramount Plus is showing UFC 329 headline act McGregor vs Holloway 2, as well as each of the 13 supporting fights. Best of all, there's no PPV!
Paramount+ offers two plans: Essential and Premium. Essential is priced at just $8.99/month (or $89.99/year) and includes standard Paramount Plus content, plus UFC numbered events.
We've found a sneaky hack that will get you an Essential (not Premium) subscription — the plan comes bundled with a 30-day trial to Walmart Plus, which costs just $1!
If you’re currently outside the U.S. but don't want to miss out, you can use a VPN such as NordVPN to tap into your usual coverage.
How to watch UFC 329 live streams in Canada
In Canada, the UFC 329 main card is available through a variety of PPV providers, including YouTube, DAZN, Sportsnet, Bell, Rogers and UFC Fight Pass.
The PPV cost for this one is CA$69.99, with main card action starting at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. The prelims, meanwhile, are also on Sportsnet Plus and TVA.
Canadian traveling abroad? You can use a VPN to access your usual platform — we'd recommend trying NordVPN.
How to watch UFC 329 live streams in the U.K.
The UFC 329 prelims are being shown on TNT Sports 1 in the U.K., but the main card is a £19.99 PPV from the TNT Sports Box Office.
A TNT Sports subscription is available through TV providers such as Sky TV, Virgin Media and EE TV. Alternatively, UFC fans can live stream TNT Sports' prelims coverage via HBO Max from £25.99/month.
Early prelims and prelims are available to watch on UFC Fight Pass too.
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How to watch UFC 329 live streams in Australia
In Australia, McGregor vs Holloway 2 and the rest of the UFC 329 main card is being shown on Kayo Sports PPV or Foxtel Main Event for a PPV costing AU$59.95.
All of the action before that goes out on Paramount Plus too, while the prelims are available to watch on the free-to-air 10 platform from 7 a.m. AEST on Sunday morning.
Outside Oz? Use NordVPN to stream your preferred coverage.
UFC 329 full fight card
Main Card (9 p.m. ET)
- MAIN EVENT: Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway — Welterweight
- Benoît Saint Denis vs Paddy Pimblett — Lightweight
- Cory Sandhagen vs Mario Bautista — Bantamweight
- Brandon Royval vs Lone'er Kavanagh — Flyweight
- King Green vs Terrance McKinney — Lightweight
Prelims (7 p.m. ET)
- Robert Whittaker vs Nikita Krylov — Light Heavyweight
- Gable Steveson vs Elisha Ellison — Heavyweight
- Cody Garbrandt vs Adrian Yañez — Bantamweight
- Luke Riley vs Kai Kamaka III — Featherweight
Early prelims (5 p.m. ET)
- Tracy Cortez vs Wang Cong — Women's Flyweight
- Damian Pinas vs César Almeida — Middleweight
- Farid Basharat vs John Garza — Bantamweight
- Ryan Gandra vs Zachary Reese — Middleweight
- Alessandro Costa vs Cody Durden — Flyweight
McGregor vs Holloway 2 tale of the tape
| Header Cell - Column 0 | Conor McGregor | Max Holloway |
|---|---|---|
Nationality | Irish | American |
Date of birth | July 14, 1988 | December 4, 1991 |
Height | 5' 8" | 5' 11" |
Reach | 74" | 69" |
Total fights | 28 | 36 |
Record | 22-6 | 27-9 |
Where is the UFC 329 venue?
UFC 329 is taking place at T-Mobile Arena, home to the Vegas Golden Knights, in Las Vegas, Nevade.
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