Live text coverage of UFC 329 in Las Vegas
Conor McGregor returns to the octagon after a five-year hiatus for a rematch with Max Holloway
McGregor has not fought since July 2021 when he broke his leg in defeat to Dustin Poirier
Fighters expected to make their walk to the octagon at around 04:30 BST
Liverpool's Paddy Pimblett beats Benoit Saint-Denis in just 52 seconds in co-main event
McGregor v Holloway 2
Ireland's Conor McGregor signed for the UFC in 2013 as a featherweight and became unified champion after winning seven successive fights.
But his first fight came in April 2013 when he secured a first-round knockout against Marcus Brimage.
The win also earned McGregor his first "Knockout of the Night" award.
Image source, Getty ImagesMcGregor v Holloway 2
On to the main event...
Pimblett beats Saint-Denis by submission
Well, that was pretty good!
Paddy Pimblett said, "anyone can get it" but also happened to mention Ilia Topuria.
The two don't like each other and could make for a stunning fight.
Pimblett beats Saint-Denis by submission
He's now singing Wonderwall by Oasis.
What a whirlwind of a night Paddy Pimblett is having.
Pimblett beats Saint-Denis by submission
Paddy Pimblett is currently singing the Diogo Jota song to the fans in the crowd.
It was the first anniversary of the former Liverpool striker's death on 3 July.
Pimblett beats Saint-Denis by submission
Not a mark on the face of Paddy Pimblett this time.
Compare that to January and he was pretty banged up against Justin Gaethje.
I bet he wishes he'd have tried to take Gaethje to the canvas now.
Pimblett beats Saint-Denis by submission
Joe Rogan
UFC commentator on TNT Sports
The way he did that submission with the legs over the back and the amount of pressure on that neck was absolutely insane. He has such an underrated grappling game.
Pimblett beats Saint-Denis by submission
Daniel Cormier
Retired two-weight UFC champion on TNT Sports
I did an interview with Pimblett on Sunday and that is exactly what he told me he was going to do. That is unbelievable.
Pimblett beats Saint-Denis by submission
So, Saint-Denis throws the high kick and Pimblett pounces with the guillotine.
He's got incredible pressure locked in and Saint-Denis is OUT.
All of that in just 52 seconds.
Saint-Denis v Pimblett
UNBELIEVABLE!
How fast is that?! Pimblett sleeps Saint-Denis in rapid time.
What a win that is.
Saint-Denis v Pimblett
Pimblett has Saint-Denis in a world of trouble here...
Saint-Denis v Pimblett
We're under way in this one, folks.
Don't blink!
Saint-Denis v Pimblett
Saint-Denis v Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett would love a shot at the UFC lightweight title if he picks up the win here but he's well aware he has to wait his turn.
He said: "The [lightweight] division is still stacked, as always. You have got Arman [Tsarukyan], Charles [Oliveira], Max - still multiple people ahead of me in the rankings that I need to beat, so we just have to move on from there and see who is next.
"Obviously I would love a rematch [with Geathje], but it is one of them -- I don't demand things and don't say 'I want this, I want that,' so you have just got to beat who is in front of you."
Image source, Getty ImagesSaint-Denis v Pimblett
Daniel Cormier
Retired two-weight UFC champion on TNT Sports
Saint-Denis is an absolute savage. He wears the French flag with pride and was in the most elite division there is in the French military service.
He overwhelms with pace, pressure and physicality that not many have in this weight class.
Image source, Getty ImagesSaint-Denis v Pimblett
A bit niche, I know, but I've cracked open a berry smoothie.
Congrats on the five cups of coffee, though, Will.
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I'm going well so far. Five cups of coffee down and fighting sleep!
Will, Essex
Saint-Denis v Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett is always game for a laugh, isn't he?
Back in 2023, we quizzed him with some real-life dilemmas and here's what he had to say.
Saint-Denis v Pimblett
Boos for Benoit Saint-Denis on his walk to the cage.
Vegas wants to see a Paddy the Baddy victory.
Saint-Denis v Pimblett
The Paddy Pimblett train was rolling at a good old pace until he came up against newly-crowned lightweight king Justin Gaethje.
A chance to get back to winning ways now.
