Conor McGregor returns to the UFC Octagon for the first time in 5 years on Saturday night. Get all the info ahead of UFC 329 here.
Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon against Max Holloway at UFC 329 this weekend, with the former two-weight champion backed heavily by Oddschecker punters despite starting fight week as the underdog.
McGregor vs Holloway 2 headlines UFC 329 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday 11 July, with UK fans watching in the early hours of Sunday 12 July.
Max Holloway is the current favourite at 4/9, with McGregor priced at 7/4, but the Oddschecker betting data shows the public are siding with the comeback story. 70% of bets on the fight winner market have backed McGregor, while his odds have shortened from 3/1 when the betting market opened to 7/4.
What time is McGregor vs Holloway 2 in the UK?
McGregor vs Holloway 2 is expected to take place in the early hours of Sunday 12 July for UK viewers.
The UFC 329 main card is scheduled for 2am BST, with McGregor vs Holloway set to headline the event. As the final fight of the night, the exact walkout time will depend on the length of the undercard, but UK viewers should not expect the main event before around 4am BST.
Prelim coverage will start at on TNT Sports 00:00 BST on Sunday 12 July, with the UFC 329 main card will be available to UK and Ireland viewers through TNT Sports Box Office.
McGregor vs Holloway 2 Odds
Max Holloway is the betting favourite to beat Conor McGregor at UFC 329, but the weight of betting activity on Oddschecker has been firmly behind McGregor.
The Irishman has attracted 70% of bets on the fight winner market despite being the underdog. His odds have also shortened from 3/1 when the betting market opened to 7/4, showing clear support from punters in the build-up to fight night.
That makes this one of the most interesting betting markets on the UFC 329 card. Holloway is the shorter price, but McGregor is the fighter taking the majority of the public money.
Why are bettors backing Conor McGregor?
McGregor’s price movement tells the story of how punters are approaching this fight. He opened at 3/1, but sustained support has seen him cut to 7/4, even with Holloway still holding favouritism at 4/9.
McGregor beat Holloway by decision in their first meeting in 2013, and his best route to victory has historically come through early power, timing and counter-striking. McGregor is fighting for the first time since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in 2021, which adds both intrigue and uncertainty to the market.
The big betting question is whether the 7/4 still offers value, or whether the market has already absorbed too much of the McGregor comeback hype.
McGregor vs Holloway 2 Method of Victory Odds
The method-of-victory market suggests bettors are expecting a finish. 88% of bets have backed either McGregor or Holloway to win by KO/TKO or DQ, with 45% on McGregor and 40% on Holloway.
Holloway by KO/TKO/DQ is the shortest method-of-victory price at 20/21, while McGregor by KO/TKO/DQ is available at 14/5. That split sums up the wider market: Holloway is respected by the odds, but McGregor continues to attract the heavier public support.
Their first fight went the distance, with McGregor winning by decision in 2013, but the betting trend this time points towards punters expecting a more explosive rematch.
Full UFC 329 Card & Latest Odds
| UK Time | Fight | Fighter 1 Odds | Fighter 2 Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22:05 | Cody Durden vs Alessandro Costa | 21/10 | 2/5 |
| 22:30 | Ryan Gandra vs Zach Reese | 3/4 | 6/5 |
| 22:50 | Farid Basharat vs John Garza | 1/6 | 9/2 |
| 23:15 | Damian Pinas vs Cesar Almeida | 8/15 | 9/5 |
| 23:40 | Tracy Cortez vs Wang Cong | 1/1 | 10/11 |
| 00:15 | Luke Riley vs Kai Kamaka | 10/29 | 23/10 |
| 00:40 | Cody Garbrandt vs Adrian Yanez | 10/3 | 1/4 |
| 01:35 | Robert Whittaker vs Nikita Krylov | 11/10 | 11/8 |
| 02:15 | Gable Steveson vs Elisha Ellison | 1/14 | 12/1 |
| 02:15 | King Green vs Terrance McKinney | 11/8 | 8/11 |
| 02:45 | Brandon Royval vs Lone’er Kavanagh | 19/10 | 5/11 |
| 03:15 | Cory Sandhagen vs Mario Bautista | 8/11 | 5/4 |
| 03:45 | Paddy Pimblett vs Benoit Saint Denis | 6/5 | 4/5 |
Paddy Pimblett vs Benoit Saint Denis Odds
Paddy Pimblett gives UFC 329 another major UK betting angle, with the Liverpool fighter facing Benoit Saint Denis in the co-main event. Pimblett vs Saint Denis is a lightweight showdown with potential title-shot implications, adding further UK interest to the card.
Saint Denis is the current favourite at 4/5, with Pimblett priced at 6/5. Given Pimblett’s profile with UK fans, this could be one of the most active secondary betting markets on the card.
How to watch McGregor vs Holloway 2 in the UK
UK and Ireland viewers can watch UFC 329 on TNT Sports Box Office. The event is listed from 00:00 BST on Sunday 12 July, with prices starting from £19.99 in the UK.
TNT Sports Box Office says the event can be purchased through platforms including HBO Max, EE TV, Virgin Media, Prime Video and Sky, although HBO Max purchases require an active subscription.
