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Dana White announces UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 broke gate record with massive number
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by Conor McGregor’s comeback fight against Max Holloway, set a new live gate record with approximately $25 million in ticket sales, surpassing the previous record of $22 million.
- UFC CEO Dana White highlighted the significant "Conor McGregor effect" on ticket sales, noting that despite record-high ticket prices in 2026, demand for the event remained exceptionally strong.
- McGregor's return marks his first fight since July 2021, when he suffered a broken leg against Dustin Poirier, followed by a delayed comeback due to injuries and controversies including a 2024 civil suit ruling and a failed 2025 presidential bid in Ireland.
- Known as one of combat sports' biggest draws, McGregor holds UFC records for pay-per-view buys, including 2.4 million for UFC 229 against Khabib Nurmagomedov, and has generated massive paydays, notably $130 million from his 2017 boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
