SportOther SportsConor McGregorMcGregor returns to the UFC cage for the first time since he broke his leg against Dustin Poirier five years ago06:58, 09 Jul 2026Conor McGregor has vowed to 'contort' Max Holloway ahead of their rematch this weekend.‌McGregor returns to the UFC cage for the first time since he broke his leg at the end of the first round of his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier five years ago. He will take on Holloway 13 years after they first met in Boston when McGregor won on points in just his second fight in the UFC.‌And despite his absence, McGregor is confident he can complete the double. Max is a great dance partner, if you will," he said. "He's a great opponent and he has a deep body of work inside the Octagon. He has fought many a man. It's a great opponent, great event, great fight week, great international fight week. I'm very, very happy here and very thankful. I plan to contort Max's body into such uncomfortable positions and have my way with him."‌Outside of his team, few people give McGregor much of a chance of returning to the Octagon with a victory. But the former two-weight world champion added: "There is nothing better than proving people wrong. People are entitled to their opinion and some are valid. There are some questions; the time out, injury, lifestyle."We're going to go in Saturday night and shut them all up again. You know, the business is on the rise and the money is coming in. So, get into this game, baby. We're rocking and rolling. The Mac is back. If I didn't have the fire or the hunger, yet I'm up against one of the most active bodies in the fight game in Max Holloway... I just think it's silly to say this.Article continues below"The challenge is colossal. It is a colossal challenge ahead of me that I am entering with supreme confidence. It's magnificent; the fire is in my belly roaring, and it's about to be released on Saturday night."Watch UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2 exclusively live on TNT Sports Box Office via HBO Max, EE TV, Virgin Media TV, Prime Video and Sky. For more information go to tntsports.co.uk/boxofficeChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌UFCConor McGregor