Obviously, all eyes are on McGregor tonight, as the Irish superstar attempts to bounce back after five years on the sidelines. There were a lot of questions about whether or not McGregor would ever return following that disastrous leg break in the Dustin Poirier trilogy match, and his failed comeback in 2024 didn’t inspire much confidence. Fortunately, after all the various hurdles, McGregor is finally weighed in and ready to make the walk in search of his first win since 2020.
Holloway, on the other hand, has been very active throughout McGregor’s absence. He’s competed nine times in that span, including challenging for Featherweight gold twice and a pair of BMF title matches, one of which ended with a monumental knockout win over current Lightweight kingpin, Justin Gaethje. “Blessed” did lose his last bout versus Charles Oliveira, but a revenge over McGregor could put him right back in title contention.
UFC 329’s “Prelims” began at 5 p.m. ET, but what time can fans expect McGregor and Holloway to make their respective walks to the Octagon?
With a loaded main card beginning at 9 p.m. ET — which includes a three-round, co-main event between Lightweight contenders Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis — McGregor vs. Holloway is expected to begin around 12 midnight ET.
Of course, the action could run early or late so be sure to stick with Mania for ongoing start time updates.
