Conor McGregor Returns to UFC for Comeback Fight Against Max Holloway

Conor McGregor is making his long-awaited return to the UFC after a five-year hiatus, facing Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329. The fight, marking 13 years since their first encounter, will take place overnight between Saturday and Sunday, with the main card starting at 4:00 a.m. Israel time on Channel 5LIVE. McGregor's bout is expected around 7:00 to 8:00 a.m., depending on the duration of preceding fights.

UFC 329 features five main card fights, including notable matchups such as King Greene versus Terrance McKinney, Brandon Royval against rising star Luan Kabaña, and a bantamweight contest between Cory Sandhagen and Mario Bautista. The co-main event will see Benoit Saint-Denis face Paddy Pimblett, a fight that could headline on any other night.

UFC President Dana White revealed that this event is set to become the most profitable in UFC history, surpassing the previous record of $22 million from UFC 306 in September 2024. The McGregor comeback fight has already drawn tens of thousands of viewers during weigh-ins and press conferences, with expected revenue around $25 million, underscoring the event's significance in the world of mixed martial arts.

Fans can watch all five main card fights live on Channel 5LIVE starting at 4:00 a.m. Israel time, with McGregor's fight closing the event. This highly anticipated UFC 329 promises intense action and marks a major moment in McGregor's fighting career.