Chin Check - 338 (UFC 329 NE Recap)
The anticipation was so high, and even though the end wasn’t what we hoped, ‘International Fight Week 2026’ ended with a fantastic ‘Numbered Event’, that had more bang then anyone could have hoped for!
Although only one of our debuting fighters walked away with a win, John Garza still showed a whole lot of talent, and made it clear, he won't be an easy match for anyone. Then there's Gable Steveson, who definitely lived up to the hype and expectations! With so many finishes on the night, it just felt right that King Green got to walk away with an extra bag! So many fighters have stacked a claim for that next step, Farid Basharat, Brandon Royval, and Mario Bautista all could headline 'Fight Nights' going forward, along with Green!
The BIG winner of the night is undoubtedly Paddy Pimblett, who not only bounced back from his first loss in the promotion, but also let it be known, if you don't respect the skills, see how unconsciousness feels! We cover EVERYTHING on @ChinCheckPod (ep 316), including the dumb, asinine claims regarding the 'Headline bout' from the s'posed legit MMA media. So enjoy the recap of 'UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2' in all its glory!!!
- Pack A Lunch: HERE.
Bantamweight
Farid Basharat vs John Garza
Women's Flyweight
Tracy Cortez vs Wang Cong
Bantamweight
Cory Sandhagen vs Mario Bautista
- Crash, Bang, Wallop: HERE.
Flyweight
Alessandro Costa vs Cody Durden
Light Heavyweight
Robert Whittaker vs Nikita Krylov
Flyweight
Brandon Royval vs Lone'er Kavanagh
- What A Rush: HERE.
Middleweight
Ryan Gandra vs Zachary Reese
Middleweight
Damian Pinas vs César Almeida
Featherweight
Luke Riley vs Kai Kamaka III
Bantamweight
Cody Garbrandt vs Adrian Yañez
Heavyweight
Gable Steveson vs Elisha Ellison
Lightweight
King Green vs Terrance McKinney
- Now You Know - Saint Denis vs Pimblett: HERE.
Co-Main - Lightweight
Benoît Saint Denis vs Paddy Pimblett
- Now You Know - McGregor vs Holloway 2: HERE.
Headliner - Welterweight
Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway
*(Music)
'Danger Zone' (Instrumental) by EPMD - 2020
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Max Holloway closing out the fight.
Paddy Pimblett sinking in that devastating choke.
King Green does it again!.
Gable Steveson celebrates first UFC win.