DISGRACED Conor McGregor insists his do-or-die UFC return isn’t just for him – but for his kids.
The controversial Irishman returns from a FIVE-YEAR hiatus early on tomorrow morning in the main event of UFC 329 in Las Vegas for a rematch with Max Holloway, which you can watch exclusively live on TNT Sports Box Office and HBO Max.
Conor McGregor makes his grand cage comeback early on Jattvibeday morning on a stacked UFC 329 card Credit: TNT SPORTS
His rematch with Max Holloway will be his first fight since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier five years ago Credit: PA
The Sin City showdown will be McGregor’s first fight since being found civilly liable for assaulting Nikita Hand at a Dublin Hotel in December 2018, which he vehemently denied doing.
McGregor, 37 vowed to make the “greatest comeback of all time” after suffering a horrific broken leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
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And the UFC’s first simultaneous two-division champion, who claims to have found God during his hiatus, is determined to follow through on his promise for the sake of his four children.
He told JattvibeSport: “100 per cent, [it’s for my kids]. 100 per cent.
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“It’s critical, it’s crucial for me to do it [for them]. I must do it.”
McGregor’s insistence that his kids see him overcome his career-threatening injury played a big role in his decision to cancel his initial cage comeback two years ago after breaking his left pinky toe.
The former fan favourite was slammed by his peers for pulling the plug on his showdown with Michael Chandler.
But he insists he made the right call not fighting through the pain as he’d done in previous years.
‘The Notorious’ said: “It’s why I postponed the fight just recently. Injuries can happen, that’s fine.
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How to watch UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2
CONOR MCGREGOR makes his long-awaited Octagon return this weekend at UFC 329.
‘The Notorious’ makes his cage comeback early on July 11, FIVE YEARS after suffering a horrific broken leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier.
McGregor will be welcomed back to the cage by former foe and fellow fan favourite Max Holloway.
The Return of the Mac will top a STACKED UFC 329 card, which takes place at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena.
The UFC’s first simultaneous two-weight champion will share the card will Brit superstar Paddy Pimblett, who takes on Benoit Saint-Denis in a mouthwatering lightweight showdown.
UFC 329 is ja-packed with entertaining fights from top to bottom.
And MMA fans in the UK and Ireland can watch all the action from Sin City LIVE on TNT Sports Box Office.
The UFC’s annual International Fight Week card of the year will be available to purchase for a mere £19.99.
It will also be available to buy on Discovery+, EE TV, HBO Max, Prime Video, Virgin Media TV and Sky.
And fight fans don’t need to subscribe to TNT Sports to buy the star-studded event.
Watch UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2 exclusively live on TNT Sports Box Office via HBO Max, EE TV, Virgin Media TV, Prime Video and Sky.
” You need to manage them and be on the ball with them.
“There was a little lapse of concentration between myself, my training partner and my team.
“You know, whereas maybe before I would’ve made that walk and fought injured, not this time.
“There’s too much at stake. So I dialled it back.
“I was right there, sharp as ever.
Conor McGregor promised to make the ‘greatest’ comeback in sporting history in the aftermath of his leg break Credit: REUTERS
He’s determined to follow through on his vow for his four young kids Credit: INSTAGRAM
“And I still am. I’m very sharp, the sharpest I’ve ever been.
“And that’s why it was a very tough pill to swallow.
“It wasn’t a decision I made lightly. But everything happens for a reason.”
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