Max Holloway is set for a highly anticipated featherweight showdown with Conor McGregor at UFC 329 in Las Vegas — the event marks McGregor’s return to the octagon after a five-year absence, according to UFC.com. Holloway told Bloody Elbow that the switch from pay-per-view to Paramount+ has significantly increased his earnings, calling the fight the best of his career in terms of purse.

McGregor’s Comeback and Fight Details

UFC 329, scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026, will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, as reported by Wettfreunde. The main event, McGregor vs. Holloway, is the centerpiece of a 14-fight card. This is McGregor’s first fight since 2021 and his first appearance in the UFC since the end of the pay-per-view era. The fight will be broadcast live on Paramount+ in the United States, starting at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT.

Payday and Earnings Shift

Holloway emphasized that he has noticed a marked increase in his earnings since the UFC’s transition to its $7.7 billion media deal with ESPN and Paramount+. “I for sure, 100 percent” noticed the change, Holloway told Bloody Elbow. He added that the switch has benefited fighters who previously relied heavily on pay-per-view buy-rates, like McGregor and Jon Jones.

When asked whether the fight would be the best payday of his career, Holloway responded, “Oh for sure.” He also remarked on the nature of professional fighting: “Like I said, anyone who says they don’t fight for money they’re lying through their damn teeth. We’re prize fighters, money fighters, this is what we want.”

Event and Viewer Expectations

McGregor and Holloway first faced off in 2013, with McGregor earning a unanimous decision. The rematch has generated significant buzz, with fans and analysts eager to see how the new streaming model affects the fight’s audience. UFC 329 also features 14 fights in total, with the main card consisting of five bouts including the main event. The event will be streamed on Paramount+ and is expected to draw a large audience, as reported by UFC.com.

Betting options for the event are also available, with Wettfreunde noting that the fight has attracted attention from German and European bettors. The platform highlighted the event’s timing and location, along with available odds and promotions such as a 20€ free bet for new users placing a 10€ wager with a minimum odds of 1.50.