SportOther SportsConor McGregorConor McGregor returns to the UFC for the first time in five years after his career-threatening leg break with Max Holloway standing in his way12:44, 10 Jul 2026Updated 16:49, 10 Jul 2026Dricus Du Plessis believes Conor McGregor's power will be the difference against Max Holloway. The two-time UFC champion makes his much-anticipated return, marking his comeback at International Fight Week following a five-year absence from the octagon.‌McGregor and Holloway clash for the first time in 13 years after the Irishman won by decision at UFC Fight Night 26 in August 2013. The 37-year-old is finally back in the Ultimate Fighting Championship after overcoming a potentially career-ending leg break in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier.‌The mixed martial artist and his opponent had to be separated during Thursday's press conference after the pair faced off, with McGregor throwing the 34-year-old's sunglasses into the crowd. McGregor is being tipped to make a winning comeback against "Blessed" and Du Plessis believes the double champ has a sneaky skill that could be crucial in the bout.‌He told Betway: "Max Holloway, massive fan, love him. He's a great fighter and he's deserving of everything he's gotten, and all the praise."But I can't go against Conor. I honestly believe Conor has that scary timing - everybody that has fought him says that. And he has that sneaky power."Everybody that fights him says that when he hits you, you feel it. It just takes one. Ilia knocked out Max, so it can be done. I don't know what Conor is doing for that tank, but he needs to figure that out because Max Holloway does not stop."‌Get the latest World Cup news straight to your inbox by signing up to our Make Football Great Again newsletter now!The former foes exchanged words during the press conference with McGregor vowing to put on a display in his eagerly-anticipated comeback. He said: “I’m in my prime now and forever. Bring it on, Saturday night, you’re going to see."You’re gonna see violence, you’re gonna see a ferocious man. I don’t need to prove anything to you, it’s myself I’m proving this to.‌“I find it disrespectful (that Holloway wants a trilogy), I find it shows he is here for the economics of it. He must not realise the danger he is in. I forecast Holloway’s retirement, not a trilogy for cash."Former UFC BMF title-holder Holloway beat Poirier last July but enters his rematch against McGregor following his UFC 326 defeat to Charles Oliveira in March.Article continues belowThe 34-year-old claimed he is ready to face the best version of McGregor, he said: "I believe him, he’s doing all the right things, he found God, we’re getting ready for a dangerous Conor McGregor.”McGregor headlines the card with Liverpool's lightweight prospect Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett looking to get back to winning ways against Benoit Saint-Denis after losing to Justin Gaethje.The Liverpudlian is the co-main event as he looks to get back on track and his rise up the lightweight ranks following his setback to Gaethje.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Conor McGregorUFC