Conor McGregor and Max Holloway. Image via: Getty ImagesConor McGregor is set to make another massive payday when he returns to the UFC at UFC 329 this weekend. The former two-division champion will face Max Holloway in the main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It will be McGregor’s first fight in five years after recovering from the serious leg injury he suffered against Dustin Poirier in 2021.Although the UFC has not officially revealed fighter purses, reports suggest McGregor is likely to receive another eight-figure payout. With a new broadcast agreement in place and huge fan interest surrounding his comeback, UFC 329 is expected to become one of the biggest financial events in the promotion’s history.Conor McGregor expected to land huge UFC 329 purse against Max HollowayConor McGregor is expected to earn well over $30 million for his return fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 as suggested by industry financial reports. While the exact figure has not been confirmed by the UFC, industry estimates suggest his overall earnings could exceed the reported $33 million he received for his last appearance against Dustin Poirier in 2021.McGregor has long been the UFC’s biggest pay-per-view attraction. During his prime, he headlined several of the highest-selling events in company history. His fights regularly crossed one million pay-per-view buys, making him the promotion’s biggest commercial star.However, UFC fighter payments have changed in 2026. The promotion no longer uses the traditional pay-per-view revenue model after signing a long-term broadcasting agreement with Paramount+. Instead of receiving a percentage of pay-per-view sales, top fighters now negotiate large guaranteed contracts designed to closely match what they would have earned under the previous system.UFC CEO Dana White has previously explained that the company aims to structure these contracts so elite fighters receive compensation that is very close to their former pay-per-view earnings. While the exact calculations remain private.McGregor’s financial record inside the UFC speaks for itself. His fight against Donald Cerrone in 2020 reportedly included a guaranteed purse of $3 million before additional bonuses significantly increased his final earnings. His blockbuster clash with Khabib Nurmagomedov also generated one of the biggest paydays in UFC history after producing record-breaking fan interest.His biggest combat sports payday remains his 2017 boxing match against Floyd Mayweather. McGregor reportedly earned a guaranteed purse of around $30 million and eventually took home well over $100 million after all revenues were calculated.The Irish superstar also confirmed recently that he agreed to a new UFC contract after negotiations with the promotion. McGregor explained that both sides eventually found common ground during discussions. He admitted the final agreement was different from what either side initially wanted but said a compromise was reached that satisfied everyone involved.McGregor also expressed hope that his relationship with the UFC continues beyond his current deal. He said he wants to keep competing for the promotion and believes future performances will strengthen his position for another improved contract.