UFC 329
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Dern vs Robertson (SW title, first title fight between two BJJ BBs). Gable Steveson UFC debut CONFIRMED (signed Apr 11, announced during UFC 327 broadcast — ESPN, NBC Sports, theScore all confirmed). Opponent CONFIRMED: Elisha Ellison (per ESPN + Yahoo Sports, May 17 2026). Conor McGregor return (confirmed Mar 25). UPDATE Apr 27: Ariel Helwani reports McGregor vs Max Holloway is being targeted as the matchup, not yet signed. Dana White public statement: "It's looking good." Holloway is former FW champion and BMF title holder + IS A BJJ BLACK BELT (awarded after UFC 326 loss to Charles Oliveira). McGregor's first fight since UFC 264 in July 2021. Jon Jones mentor coaching Steveson from cageside. UPDATE 2026-05-01: Paddy Pimblett vs Benoit Saint-Denis officially confirmed for the card (per MMA Mania, Bloody Elbow, Yahoo Sports) — co-main slot. Pimblett is BJJ-skilled (under Paul Rimmer); Saint-Denis has 11 career sub wins (4-fight finishing streak). Also booked: Cory Sandhagen vs Mario Bautista bantamweight rematch. With Dern (3rd-degree BJJ BB) vs Robertson (grappling specialist), Holloway (BJJ BB) targeted for the McGregor return, and Pimblett-SD added, the card is shaping up as the most BJJ-stacked UFC PPV in years — even though promotional materials lead with McGregor and Steveson. UPDATE 2026-05-01 18:46: BetOnline opened McGregor at +235, Holloway at -270 — sportsbooks priced the rematch as a 73% Holloway win while UFC marketing leans on the McGregor-return narrative. Cou
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