Conor McGregor makes his long-awaited return to the octagon tonight at UFC 329, facing Max Holloway in a welterweight main event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight marks McGregor's first bout since July 2021, when he suffered a broken leg in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier.
McGregor's five-year hiatus ends
The former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion was originally scheduled to fight Michael Chandler in 2024, but a toe injury forced him to withdraw. This time, McGregor insists he is ready to prove he can still compete at the highest level. Holloway, a UFC legend, aims to avenge his 2013 loss to McGregor at a UFC Fight Night event. Since then, Holloway has fought eight times, including a knockout win over Justin Gaethje and a loss to Charles Oliveira for the 'BMF' title in March.
Paddy Pimblett returns after first UFC defeat
Before the main event, Paddy Pimblett takes on Benoit Saint Denis in a lightweight bout. Pimblett suffered his first UFC loss in January, a brutal defeat to Gaethje, and is looking to quickly re-enter the title picture. The fight card also features London flyweight Lone'er Kavanagh and Pimblett's Next Gen teammate Luke Riley.
How to watch UFC 329
In the UK, the event is broadcast live on TNT Sports Box Office for £19.99. The early prelims start at 10pm BST (5pm ET, 3pm PT), prelims at 12am BST (7pm ET, 5pm PT), and the main card at 2am BST (9pm ET, 7pm PT). The early prelims are exclusively on UFC Fight Pass (£7.99/month in the UK). In the US, the event is available via HBO Max and Paramount+.
Live updates
Follow Standard Sport's live coverage for all the results and updates from UFC 329. The early prelims begin at 10pm BST, so stay tuned for round-by-round action.
