UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
Max Holloway defeats Conor McGregor by KO/TKO
Round 1 · 1:09
McGregor vs Holloway — Welterweight · UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
At a glance
Analysts, AI and market side by side. Open a tab for the detail.
What happened
The result, the defining moments, and what the verdict means.
McGregor landed awkwardly on an early jumping kick, compromising his surgically repaired right knee.
Repeated instability on the leg made the injury unmistakable before Holloway could open up.
The referee halted the bout at 1:09 of round one, awarding Holloway the first-round TKO.
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Pre-fight analysis — how we saw it going in
Case for McGregor
McGregor's case is power and aura. Nineteen of his 22 wins are knockouts, and the left hand that flatlined José Aldo and Eddie Alvarez is the heaviest weapon Holloway has faced. At welterweight there is real mass behind it, and McGregor needs only one clean exchange — ideally early, before cardio and ring rust become the story.
Case for Holloway
Holloway's case is everything that lasts past round one: volume, chin and activity. He lands 6.91 significant strikes a minute, was never finished by strikes until Topuria, and has stayed busy while McGregor sat out nearly five years. The deeper this goes, the more his pace and durability take over — and McGregor hasn't seen a championship round since 2018.
What We Were Watching For
- McGregor's first ten minutes: after a ~5-year layoff and a surgically repaired leg, do his timing and gas tank hold before Holloway's pace takes over?
- Power vs volume: McGregor's single-shot welterweight knockout threat against Holloway's relentless output and granite chin.
- The welterweight debut: Holloway is moving up from lightweight to 170 pounds — does the extra mass blunt his trademark volume and speed?
- The legs: Poirier's calf kicks wrecked McGregor twice — does Holloway attack the surgically repaired left leg?
Records & career stats
- 5.27 6.92
- 54% 59%
- 4.71 4.60
- 67% 81%
- 91% 54%
- 22-6-0
- Record
- 27-9-0
- 2-3 last 5
- Recent formRecent formWin–loss record over the fighter’s last five bouts, newest first, as carried in their UFC/FightMetric career stats.
- 3-2 last 5
- Ireland
- Nationality
- USA
- 37
- Age
- 34
- Southpaw
- StanceStanceWhich side a fighter leads from — a striking term, not a religious one. Orthodox: right-handed, left foot and hand forward (the common default). Southpaw: the mirror image, right side forward (usually a left-hander). Switch: changes between the two during a fight.
- Orthodox
- 07:35
- Avg. fight timeAvg. timeAverage fight timeThe mean length of the fighter’s bouts (minutes:seconds) — a rough read on whether they tend to finish early or go the distance. From UFC/FightMetric.
- 16:11
- Welterweight
- Weight classWeight
- Lightweight (moving up)
- SBG Ireland · Dublin
- Team
- Gracie Technics · Honolulu
Career stats per UFC.com; recent form is each fighter's last five bouts. Numbers reflect the fighter data snapshot used for this page. Bars compare each stat on a fixed scale; the “Edge” marker flags the leading corner where the gap is meaningful. The snapshot plots five career rates — output, striking defense, durability (strikes absorbed, inverted), takedown defense and finish rate — each normalised on its own scale.
Who Called It?
How the analysts' picks held up once the cage door closed.
- Winner Accuracy 59.1% 13 9
- Method Accuracy 66.7% 6 3
- Round Accuracy 50.0% 2 2
- Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 1
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 56.5% 13 10
- Method Accuracy 100.0% 8
- Round Accuracy 100.0% 2
- Underdog Accuracy 33.3% 1 2
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 51.7% 15 14
- Method Accuracy 45.5% 5 6
- Round Accuracy 50.0% 2 2
- Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 4
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 51.4% 19 18
- Method Accuracy 61.5% 8 5
- Round Accuracy 28.6% 2 5
- Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 4
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 50.0% 17 17
- Method Accuracy 0.0% 1
- Round AccuracyNamed rounds — none on a correct call yet
- Underdog Accuracy 25.0% 1 3
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 46.7% 14 16
- Method Accuracy 42.9% 3 4
- Round Accuracy 100.0% 1
- Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 5
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 35.7% 5 9
- Method Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
- Round Accuracy 0.0% 1
- Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 4
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 33.3% 4 8
- Method Accuracy 0.0% 1
- Round Accuracy 0.0% 1
- Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 3
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 30.0% 3 7
- Method AccuracyNamed methods — none on a correct call yet
- Round AccuracyCalls the winner, not the round
- Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 2
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 25.0% 2 6
- Method AccuracyNamed methods — none on a correct call yet
- Round AccuracyNamed rounds — none on a correct call yet
- Underdog Accuracy 20.0% 1 4
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 100.0% 1
- Method AccuracyCalls the winner, not the method
- Round AccuracyCalls the winner, not the round
- Underdog AccuracyNo underdog calls with a known pre-fight price
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 76.9% 10 3
- Method Accuracy 0.0% 3
- Round AccuracyCalls the winner, not the round
- Underdog Accuracy 100.0% 1
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 76.1% 67 21
- Method Accuracy 51.9% 14 13
- Round Accuracy 50.0% 2 2
- Underdog Accuracy 50.0% 4 4
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 71.4% 20 8
- Method Accuracy 84.6% 11 2
- Round Accuracy 100.0% 2
- Underdog Accuracy 66.7% 2 1
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 70.6% 120 50
- Method Accuracy 63.6% 56 32
- Round Accuracy 40.0% 10 15
- Underdog Accuracy 48.5% 16 17
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 70.6% 115 48
- Method Accuracy 61.8% 47 29
- Round Accuracy 36.5% 19 33
- Underdog Accuracy 52.9% 9 8
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 69.6% 165 72
- Method Accuracy 58.4% 59 42
- Round Accuracy 75.0% 6 2
- Underdog Accuracy 46.2% 12 14
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 68.8% 66 30
- Method Accuracy 42.6% 20 27
- Round Accuracy 26.9% 7 19
- Underdog Accuracy 41.2% 7 10
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 67.9% 36 17
- Method Accuracy 71.4% 5 2
- Round Accuracy 0.0% 2
- Underdog Accuracy 62.5% 5 3
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 67.9% 36 17
- Method Accuracy 62.5% 10 6
- Round Accuracy 40.0% 2 3
- Underdog Accuracy 38.5% 5 8
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 67.7% 42 20
- Method Accuracy 50.0% 2 2
- Round AccuracyCalls the winner, not the round
- Underdog Accuracy 14.3% 1 6
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 67.4% 29 14
- Method Accuracy 48.3% 14 15
- Round Accuracy 50.0% 2 2
- Underdog Accuracy 57.1% 4 3
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 66.7% 12 6
- Method Accuracy 57.1% 4 3
- Round AccuracyCalls the winner, not the round
- Underdog Accuracy 100.0% 1
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 66.7% 6 3
- Method AccuracyCalls the winner, not the method
- Round AccuracyCalls the winner, not the round
- Underdog Accuracy 100.0% 1
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 66.4% 77 39
- Method Accuracy 61.7% 29 18
- Round Accuracy 44.4% 4 5
- Underdog Accuracy 25.0% 2 6
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 65.9% 195 101
- Method Accuracy 52.9% 55 49
- Round Accuracy 34.3% 12 23
- Underdog Accuracy 45.5% 15 18
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 65.5% 93 49
- Method Accuracy 58.5% 48 34
- Round Accuracy 35.9% 14 25
- Underdog Accuracy 35.0% 7 13
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 64.1% 25 14
- Method Accuracy 0.0% 1
- Round AccuracyCalls the winner, not the round
- Underdog Accuracy 45.5% 5 6
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 64.1% 25 14
- Method Accuracy 52.6% 10 9
- Round Accuracy 66.7% 2 1
- Underdog Accuracy 28.6% 2 5
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 63.3% 76 44
- Method Accuracy 64.6% 42 23
- Round Accuracy 47.2% 17 19
- Underdog Accuracy 26.3% 5 14
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 62.5% 10 6
- Method Accuracy 50.0% 3 3
- Round AccuracyCalls the winner, not the round
- Underdog Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 62.5% 5 3
- Method Accuracy 100.0% 1
- Round AccuracyCalls the winner, not the round
- Underdog AccuracyNo underdog calls with a known pre-fight price
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 61.9% 13 8
- Method Accuracy 50.0% 4 4
- Round Accuracy 0.0% 2
- Underdog Accuracy 50.0% 2 2
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 61.7% 37 23
- Method Accuracy 65.6% 21 11
- Round Accuracy 66.7% 4 2
- Underdog Accuracy 12.5% 1 7
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 61.5% 16 10
- Method Accuracy 40.0% 4 6
- Round Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
- Underdog Accuracy 25.0% 1 3
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 61.3% 19 12
- Method Accuracy 73.7% 14 5
- Round Accuracy 38.5% 5 8
- Underdog Accuracy 33.3% 1 2
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 61.1% 11 7
- Method Accuracy 75.0% 3 1
- Round Accuracy 0.0% 1
- Underdog Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 60.9% 53 34
- Method Accuracy 71.4% 10 4
- Round Accuracy 0.0% 1
- Underdog Accuracy 29.4% 5 12
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 60.7% 17 11
- Method Accuracy 58.3% 7 5
- Round Accuracy 28.6% 2 5
- Underdog Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 60.0% 6 4
- Method Accuracy 0.0% 1
- Round AccuracyCalls the winner, not the round
- Underdog Accuracy 100.0% 1
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 60.0% 3 2
- Method AccuracyNamed methods — none on a correct call yet
- Round AccuracyCalls the winner, not the round
- Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 1
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 58.8% 10 7
- Method Accuracy 50.0% 3 3
- Round Accuracy 0.0% 3
- Underdog Accuracy 40.0% 2 3
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 58.6% 17 12
- Method Accuracy 58.3% 7 5
- Round Accuracy 0.0% 1
- Underdog Accuracy 37.5% 3 5
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 57.9% 11 8
- Method Accuracy 77.8% 7 2
- Round Accuracy 71.4% 5 2
- Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 3
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 57.7% 30 22
- Method Accuracy 70.0% 21 9
- Round AccuracyCalls the winner, not the round
- Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 5
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 54.5% 12 10
- Method Accuracy 42.9% 3 4
- Round Accuracy 100.0% 1
- Underdog Accuracy 66.7% 2 1
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 54.5% 6 5
- Method AccuracyCalls the winner, not the method
- Round AccuracyCalls the winner, not the round
- Underdog Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 50.0% 8 8
- Method Accuracy 66.7% 4 2
- Round Accuracy 50.0% 2 2
- Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 1
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 50.0% 7 7
- Method AccuracyCalls the winner, not the method
- Round AccuracyNamed rounds — none on a correct call yet
- Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 2
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 50.0% 5 5
- Method Accuracy 100.0% 1
- Round AccuracyCalls the winner, not the round
- Underdog AccuracyNo underdog calls with a known pre-fight price
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 49.2% 30 31
- Method Accuracy 53.3% 16 14
- Round Accuracy 27.3% 6 16
- Underdog Accuracy 21.4% 3 11
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 49.1% 26 27
- Method Accuracy 57.7% 15 11
- Round AccuracyCalls the winner, not the round
- Underdog Accuracy 27.8% 5 13
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 45.5% 5 6
- Method Accuracy 100.0% 1
- Round AccuracyCalls the winner, not the round
- Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 1
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 44.4% 4 5
- Method Accuracy 100.0% 1
- Round AccuracyCalls the winner, not the round
- Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 1
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 44.4% 4 5
- Method Accuracy 100.0% 1
- Round AccuracyCalls the winner, not the round
- Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 1
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 36.4% 4 7
- Method Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
- Round Accuracy 0.0% 1
- Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 2
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 35.7% 5 9
- Method Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
- Round Accuracy 0.0% 2
- Underdog Accuracy 25.0% 1 3
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
- Winner Accuracy 33.3% 1 2
- Method Accuracy 100.0% 1
- Round AccuracyCalls the winner, not the round
- Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 2
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls
Analyst picks: KA MMA Hit; Live Dogs MMA Hit; MMA Lock of the Night Hit; Livid Larry MMA Hit; Bedtime MMA Hit; TheWeasle Hit; AJ Devito Hit; MMA JOEY Hit; KennyOkoyeMMA Hit; Lucas Tracy Hit; Michael Chiesa Hit; James Blissett Hit; Kasper MMA Hit; Voice of MMA Hit; JakeGerberMMA Hit; The MMA Guru Hit; DFS By The Numbers Hit; 138 MMA Hit; Kunath Hit; HopperMMA Hit; Fight IQ with Von Hit; Young Pastey / YoungPastey Hit; Michael Iannone Hit; Artem MMA Hit; BetSam Hit; Fight Productions Hit; Leftlane MMA Hit; Half The Battle Hit; KingofCrackdown5095 Hit; PickemMMA Hit; Alexander Volkanovski Hit; Walk The Line MMA Miss; GypMMA Hit; Pure Picks Hit; Aniki MMA Hit; Andrew Richardson Hit; mmadbm Miss; The Finz Chats Hit; Demetrious Johnson Hit; TonyHasDiedMMA Miss; Greedo Plays MMA Miss; The MMA Yuda Miss; TankTopMMA Hit; Hayjive Picks Hit; MMA JAWN Hit; Chris Schweppe Hit; Jesse Holland Hit; Uselyis Miss; CallumCF MMA Hit; Ground"N"Pound (Aaran) Hit; Steve Garcia Hit; MMA AL DENTE Hit; HorseBeef MMA Hit; Lightning MMA Miss; Brandon K Miss; FREESTYLEBENDER Hit; CatchinZEEEZ MMA Miss; Fight Fiend Forecast Miss.
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KA MMA
KA MMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · to win | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Not called | Not called | |
| KA MMA gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway. “Give me Max Holloway, man, knockout or decision.” Track record builds as we verify their past calls. | ||||||
Live Dogs MMA
Live Dogs MMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · to win | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Not called | Not called | |
| Live Dogs MMA expects Holloway's cardio to outlast McGregor and closes with a Max Holloway winner call; the earlier 'probably in the third' finish wording is qualified and is not promoted to method or round. “As of right now, excited to see the fight, but I think Max gets it done. So, those are my picks, y'all.” Track record: winner called in 10 of 13 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
MMA Lock of the Night
MMA Lock of the NightView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Not called | |
| Picks Max Holloway by TKO. “I’m going to go Max Holloway. I think he gets the TKO here over McGregor.” Track record: winner called in 67 of 88 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Livid Larry MMA
Livid Larry MMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Not called | |
| Livid Larry MMA picks Max Holloway by TKO in the mid-to-late rounds, without committing to a specific round. Track record: winner called in 20 of 28 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Bedtime MMA
Bedtime MMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Not called | |
| Sees moments for McGregor but expects Holloway's volume and cardio to take over in the championship rounds. The five-year layoff is the decisive factor — McGregor burns himself out chasing an early finish that never comes, and Holloway stops him around rounds three or four. “I do think there'll be moments here for McGregor, but I'm going to say we get like a round three or four TKO from Max Holloway.” Track record: winner called in 120 of 170 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
TheWeasle
TheWeasleView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO · R3 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Miss | |
| Gives McGregor a real early power-and-style path, especially at 170 pounds, but thinks five years away has made him too slow and rusty. He expects Holloway's speed, movement, body-head volume and activity to wear McGregor down for a third-round fence-side TKO. “I'm gonna go with Max Holloway, TKO and Conor McGregor against the fence with a combination.” Track record: winner called in 115 of 163 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
AJ Devito
AJ DevitoView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Not called | |
| Shares the Holloway stoppage read. He expects McGregor to fatigue and become uncomfortable as Holloway's combinations stack up, with Holloway avenging the first fight by knockout. “I think Max Holloway is going to avenge that loss by KO.” Track record: winner called in 165 of 237 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
MMA JOEY
MMA JOEYView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO · R3 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Miss | |
| MMA JOEY picks Max Holloway by third-round TKO in the UFC 329 main event. Track record: winner called in 66 of 96 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
KennyOkoyeMMA
KennyOkoyeMMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO · R2 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Miss | |
| KennyOkoyeMMA gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway by KO/TKO in round 2. “I got Max Holloway by knockout in the second round.” Track record: winner called in 36 of 53 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Lucas Tracy
Lucas TracyView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO · R1 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Hit | |
| Not being hyperbolic. The more he studies the tape — Holloway's recent output against Poirier and Gaethje versus McGregor's five-year inactivity — the more convinced he is that Holloway steamrolls McGregor. Picks Holloway to knock him out in the first round. “I think Max Holloway is going to knock Conor McGregor out in the first round of their fight” Track record: winner called in 36 of 53 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Michael Chiesa
Michael ChiesaView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · to win | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Not called | Not called | |
| Michael Chiesa gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway. “I'm going with Max Holloway. It's just that simple.” Track record: winner called in 42 of 62 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
James Blissett
James BlissettView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Not called | |
| Lucrative James makes an official Max Holloway knockout call but hedges the timing between rounds two and three, so no round is recorded. “My official prediction is that Max Holloway wins this fight via knockout. My official prediction is that it comes within the first three rounds, you know, probably rounds two or rounds three.” Track record: winner called in 29 of 43 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Kasper MMA
Kasper MMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · to win | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Not called | Not called | |
| Kasper MMA gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway. “I'm going with Holloway of course to win this fight.” Track record: winner called in 12 of 18 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Voice of MMA
Voice of MMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · to win | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Not called | Not called | |
| Voice of MMA gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway. “I'm going to take Max Holloway to win this fight.” Track record: winner called in 6 of 9 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
JakeGerberMMA
JakeGerberMMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO · R3 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Miss | |
| JakeGerberMMA predicts McGregor will fade after an early start and Holloway will force a third-round stoppage. “Round one, McGregor. Round two will be close. ... And in round three ... the referee will have to step in and stop the fight. ... some sort of TKO stoppage.” Track record: winner called in 77 of 116 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
The MMA Guru
The MMA GuruView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Not called | |
| Gives McGregor the opening-round danger, but thinks the long layoff and fading pop make it hard for him to hold Holloway off. He expects Holloway's pressure, jab, body-head follow-ups and pace to take over late and force a stoppage. “I'm going to go with Max Holay getting this one done” Track record: winner called in 195 of 296 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
DFS By The Numbers
DFS By The NumbersView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO · R2 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Miss | |
| Gives McGregor only a brief early puncher's chance after the long layoff. He expects Holloway's pressure and volume to take over quickly, wearing McGregor down and finishing him in round two. “I'm going Max Holloway. Second round KO.” Track record: winner called in 93 of 142 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
138 MMA
138 MMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · to win | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Not called | Not called | |
| Transcript-verified winner pick from 138 MMA UFC 329 full-card prediction. “All that stuff, I'll pick Max.” Track record: winner called in 25 of 39 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Kunath
KunathView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · to win | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Not called | Not called | |
| Kunath gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway. “I think Max Holloway is going to be able to just do what he does, just finish him late.” Track record: winner called in 25 of 39 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
HopperMMA
HopperMMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO · R2 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Miss | |
| Picks Max Holloway because McGregor's long layoff, lifestyle questions and repaired leg are too much to trust against an active elite striker. He gives McGregor a puncher's chance, but expects Holloway's pace and current form to overwhelm him in round two. “I'm going to go with Max Holloway to win this one by TK on the second round” Track record: winner called in 76 of 120 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Fight IQ with Von
Fight IQ with VonView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Not called | |
| Fight IQ with Von gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway by KO/TKO. “My pick is Max Holloway via KO.” Track record: winner called in 10 of 16 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Young Pastey / YoungPastey
Young Pastey / YoungPasteyView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Not called | |
| Young Pastey / YoungPastey gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway by KO/TKO. “I'll take him by KO, too.” Track record: winner called in 5 of 8 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Michael Iannone
Michael IannoneView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO · R2 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Miss | |
| Michael Iannone's FantasyAlarm UFC 329 preview picks Max Holloway, with a round-two knockout as his preferred finish. Track record: winner called in 13 of 21 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Artem MMA
Artem MMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO · R3 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Miss | |
| Artem MMA expects Max Holloway to survive McGregor's early threat and finish him in the third round. “I'm going to be picking Max Holloway to knock out Conor McGregor in round number three.” Track record: winner called in 37 of 60 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
BetSam
BetSamView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · to win | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Not called | Not called | |
| Transcript-verified winner pick from BetSam UFC 329 full-card prediction. “Max Holloway to win this fight, and Max Holloway to also win by finish.” Track record: winner called in 16 of 26 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Fight Productions
Fight ProductionsView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Not called | |
| Fight Productions gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway by KO/TKO. “I think Holloway pulls away, ends up finishing him by knockout.” Track record: winner called in 19 of 31 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Leftlane MMA
Leftlane MMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Not called | |
| Leftlane MMA picks Max Holloway to win by volume TKO against Conor McGregor. “up against the cage volume TKO, I guess.” Track record: winner called in 11 of 18 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Half The Battle
Half The BattleView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · to win | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Not called | Not called | |
| Half The Battle gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway. “I got Max Holloway to come out here and finish Conor McGregor.” Track record: winner called in 53 of 87 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
KingofCrackdown5095
KingofCrackdown5095View full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO · R3 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Miss | |
| KingofCrackdown5095 gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway by KO/TKO in round 3. “That's why I got Max Holloway via third round TKO.” Track record: winner called in 17 of 28 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
PickemMMA
PickemMMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · Sub | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Miss | Not called | |
| PickemMMA gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway by Submission. “Give me Holloway by submission here.” Track record: winner called in 6 of 10 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander VolkanovskiView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · to win | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Not called | Not called | |
| Picks Max Holloway because he expects the current version of Max to manage Conor McGregor's early danger, avoid the biggest counters and then take over as McGregor slows. He discusses finish possibilities if Holloway melts him late, but does not commit to one method.
“going to eventually have his way. I'm going to have to go Max Holloway for the win.” Track record: winner called in 3 of 5 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Walk The Line MMA
Walk The Line MMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Underdog call, market price 28.5%. McGregor · to win | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Walk The Line MMA gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Conor McGregor. “I'm going to pick McGregor to win this fight.” Track record: winner called in 13 of 22 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
GypMMA
GypMMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO · R3 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Miss | |
| GypMMA gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway by KO/TKO in round 3. “I'm going to take Max Holloway by round three TKO.” Track record: winner called in 10 of 17 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Pure Picks
Pure PicksView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · Dec | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Miss | Not called | |
| Picks Max Holloway by decision. “Give me Max Holloway by decision.” Track record: winner called in 17 of 29 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Aniki MMA
Aniki MMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO · R3 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Miss | |
| Aniki MMA picks the stated winner. “Max Holloway to win this fight via round three TKO.” Track record: winner called in 11 of 19 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Andrew Richardson
Andrew RichardsonView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Not called | |
| MMA Mania's UFC 329 preview has Andrew Richardson picking Max Holloway by knockout over Conor McGregor. Track record: winner called in 30 of 52 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
mmadbm
mmadbmView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Underdog call, market price 28.5%. McGregor · KO/TKO · R1 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| mmadbm gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Conor McGregor by KO/TKO in round 1. “I'm going to pick Conor McGregor round one knockout.” Track record: winner called in 13 of 23 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
The Finz Chats
The Finz ChatsView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Not called | |
| The Finz Chats gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway by KO/TKO. “Give me Max Holloway knockout. I'm thinking a round two or three knockout.” Track record: winner called in 12 of 22 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious JohnsonView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · to win | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Not called | Not called | |
| Picks Holloway because activity and volume outweigh McGregor's early precision and power after the long layoff. He wants Holloway to push into boxing range, make McGregor work, and trust that McGregor's power fades if Max survives the early shots. “I'm going to have to go with the blessed one, Max Holloway.” Track record: winner called in 6 of 11 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
TonyHasDiedMMA
TonyHasDiedMMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Underdog call, market price 28.5%. McGregor · KO/TKO · R2 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| TonyHasDiedMMA picks Conor McGregor to land the knockout in round two. “I'm going to pick Conor McGregor to win this one, man, by knockout, round two.” Track record: winner called in 15 of 29 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Greedo Plays MMA
Greedo Plays MMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Underdog call, market price 28.5%. McGregor · KO/TKO · R2 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Greedo Plays MMA gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Conor McGregor by KO/TKO in round 2. “Conor McGregor second round knockout win over Max Holloway.” Track record: winner called in 19 of 37 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
The MMA Yuda
The MMA YudaView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Underdog call, market price 28.5%. McGregor · to win | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| The MMA Yuda gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Conor McGregor. “I'm going to pick Conor McGregor.” Track record: winner called in 17 of 34 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
TankTopMMA
TankTopMMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO · R2 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Miss | |
| TankTopMMA gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway by KO/TKO in round 2. “I've got Max Holloway winning by round two KO.” Track record: winner called in 8 of 16 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Hayjive Picks
Hayjive PicksView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · to win | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Not called | Not called | |
| Hayjive Picks selects Max Holloway as the UFC 329 main-event winner without specifying a method or round. Track record: winner called in 7 of 14 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
MMA JAWN
MMA JAWNView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Not called | |
| MMA JAWN gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway by KO/TKO. “The pick is going to be Max Holloway to get it done via knockout.” Track record: winner called in 5 of 10 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Chris Schweppe
Chris SchweppeView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO · R2 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Miss | |
| Chris Schweppe's MMA Fight Picks UFC 329 preview picks Max Holloway by second-round knockout. Track record: winner called in 30 of 61 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Jesse Holland
Jesse HollandView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Not called | |
| MMA Mania's UFC 329 preview has Jesse Holland picking Max Holloway by technical knockout. Track record: winner called in 26 of 53 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Uselyis
UselyisView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Underdog call, market price 28.5%. McGregor · KO/TKO | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Uselyis gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Conor McGregor by KO/TKO. “I'm going to go with Conor McGregor. I like Conor by KO.” Track record: winner called in 14 of 30 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
CallumCF MMA
CallumCF MMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · to win | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Not called | Not called | |
| CallumCF MMA gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway. “He's going to take McGregor out in the second round.” Track record: winner called in 5 of 11 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Ground"N"Pound (Aaran)
Ground"N"Pound (Aaran)View full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Not called | |
| Ground"N"Pound (Aaran) gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway by KO/TKO. “Max Holloway to get this one done. Third or fourth round TKO stoppage.” Track record: winner called in 4 of 9 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Steve Garcia
Steve GarciaView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Not called | |
| Steve Garcia gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway by KO/TKO. “I think Max Holloway is going to get a KO.” Track record: winner called in 4 of 9 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
MMA AL DENTE
MMA AL DENTEView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO · R3 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Miss | |
| MMA AL DENTE picks Max Holloway to win by third-round TKO after covering the matchup and betting angles. “The real play is Max Holloway, and I've got him winning by finish. I'm going with a TKO in round three.” Track record: winner called in 4 of 11 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
HorseBeef MMA
HorseBeef MMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO · R4 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Miss | |
| HorseBeef MMA gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway by KO/TKO in round 4. “Max Holloway TKO in the fourth round.” Track record: winner called in 5 of 14 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Lightning MMA
Lightning MMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Underdog call, market price 28.5%. McGregor · KO/TKO · R2 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Lightning MMA gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Conor McGregor by KO/TKO in round 2. “Second round knockout, Conor McGregor.” Track record: winner called in 5 of 14 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Brandon K
Brandon KView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Underdog call, market price 28.5%. McGregor · to win | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Brandon K gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Conor McGregor. “I'm going to take Conor McGregor to win in some way in some fashion.” Track record: winner called in 4 of 12 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
FREESTYLEBENDER
FREESTYLEBENDERView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Favourite call, market price 71.5%. Holloway · KO/TKO | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Not called | |
| FREESTYLEBENDER gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Max Holloway by KO/TKO. “Max Holloway by finish in the later rounds.” Track record builds as we verify their past calls. | ||||||
CatchinZEEEZ MMA
CatchinZEEEZ MMAView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Underdog call, market price 28.5%. McGregor · KO/TKO | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| CatchinZEEEZ MMA gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Conor McGregor by KO/TKO. “I'm taking Conor McGregor to win this fight by knockout.” Track record: winner called in 3 of 10 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Fight Fiend Forecast
Fight Fiend ForecastView full track record
How each is counted: Winner called Method called Round called Correct underdog calls | Historic market Underdog call, market price 28.5%. McGregor · KO/TKO · R1 | Holloway · KO/TKO R1 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Fight Fiend Forecast gives a transcript-verified UFC 329 main-event pick for Conor McGregor by KO/TKO in round 1. “Conor McGregor wins. He's my pick. I said round one KO.” Track record: winner called in 2 of 8 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
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