SportOther SportsConor McGregorConor McGregor returns to action this weekend when he takes on Max Holloway following a five-year absence from the UFC cage06:00, 06 Jul 2026The Mac is back! Conor McGregor returns to the cage this weekend following a five-year absence as he takes on Max Holloway in a rematch 13 years in the making. McGregor outpointed Holloway in 2013 and went on to have a stunning career in the UFC - but has fallen from grace since his last outing, a defeat by Dustin Poirier in their trilogy fight in 2021.‌Holloway went on to establish himself as one of the greatest featherweights in history after losing to McGregor but now makes the step up to welterweight as he welcomes the Irishman back to action. Here is everything you need to know about McGregor's return, including the start time and how to watch...‌When is Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway and what time will it start in UK?Conor McGregor will fight Max Holloway on Saturday night, or in the early hours of Sunday morning for UK fight fans. McGregor and Holloway will likely walk to the cage at around 5am UK time on Sunday with the main card starting at 2am. As ever, if the rest of the main card takes longer to complete, the main event could start closer to 6am.‌How to watchConor McGregor's return will be shown exclusively on TNT Sports Box Office in the UK. UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2 is available to purchase on TNT Sports Box Office for £19.99 in the UK. The broadcast of the preliminary card will be available for TNT Sports subscribers to watch on TNT Sports 1 or HBO Max from midnight before the main card starts at 2am exclusively live on TNT Sports Box Office. Fans can purchase the fight here.UFC 329 full fight card, undercard and running orderMain cardConor McGregor vs Max HollowayBenoit Saint Denis vs Paddy PimblettCory Sandhagen vs Mario BautistaBrandon Royval vs Lone'er KavanaghKing Green vs Terrance McKinney‌Preliminary cardRobert Whittaker vs Nikita KrylovGable Steveson vs Elisha EllisonCody Garbrandt vs Adrian YanezLuke Riley vs Kai Kamaka IIIEarly preliminary cardArticle continues belowTracy Cortez vs Wang CongDamian Pinas vs Cesar AlmeidaRyan Gandra vs Zachary ReeseAlessandro Costa vs Cody DurdenQuotes cornerConor McGregor: "I feel great, I feel absolutely amazing. The work has been exceptional; no corners cut, you know, no flash. We’ve been quiet this camp, and we’ve been at work, so, that’s confidence. If there’s a lack of confidence, you need to share things to get this ego boost. We don’t need it. We’ll do it on the night. I’m excited by it. I’m excited by my team and my country."Max Holloway: "Whatever gets him to the octagon Saturday night, keep telling yourself that. Just please show up Saturday night. Conor got the gift of gab, and he loves talking. Maybe he's talking to get himself ready. I support it 100 per cent. Me, Max 'Blessed' Holloway, supports this message. Keep talking. I can't wait to see you come Saturday night. Him saying I'm not a different fighter and blah, blah, blah. It is what it is. Keep telling yourself whatever you've got to tell yourself. I just need him to come and show up July 11, and get in that octagon. Then we can find out if he's right or wrong."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌UFCConor McGregor