​Regardless of how the showdown between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway unfolds this weekend, one thing seems certain: McGregor remains a towering figure in UFC history, particularly when it comes to trash talk. He is poised to showcase those sharp, provocative skills in a primetime format, giving fans a chance to hear and see him in a different arena than the Octagon. The event will be a one-hour live special broadcast by CBS from the weigh-in for UFC 329, airing at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, July 10. Paramount+, UFC’s streaming partner, is also involved, as both CBS and Paramount are part of the same corporate family.
As fireworks from the Fourth of July weekend continue to spark conversations, anticipation builds over whether McGregor can reclaim his peak performance after a five-year hiatus. The answer will come Saturday, July 11, when the real test occurs at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Yet the one-hour primetime special itself offers a unique opportunity to gauge McGregor’s prowess as a promoter, entertainer, and showman, beyond his ring prowess.
The primetime program will feature interviews with McGregor and Holloway, along with the co-main event participants Paddy Pimblett and Benoit Saint-Denis. UFC president Dana White is also slated to appear. At 37, McGregor may appear calmer and more controlled than in years past, but he has already promised a “venomous” approach as he builds toward his five-round welterweight tilt against Holloway. The match will be a rematch of their 2013 bout, which McGregor won by unanimous decision.
This UFC 329 Primetime special is set to air on Friday, July 10, at 9 p.m. ET on CBS, with streaming available on Paramount+. The spectacle promises to spotlight more than just the headliners; it aims to give viewers an immersive look at the broader card and the personalities involved.
The UFC 329 card promises intrigue beyond the headlining fight, with several notable matchups on the undercard. In a heavyweight tilt, Gable Steveson—the Freestyle Olympic gold medalist from Tokyo 2020—will debut in the UFC against Elisha Ellison. Former interim middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will move up to light heavyweight to face Nikita Krylov. In bantamweight action, Cody Garbrandt, a former champion, will square off against Adrian Yanez. These battles add depth to the event, making the primetime special and the UFC 329 card compelling for fans seeking a diverse mix of styles and storied careers.
This piece originally appeared on USA TODAY, and it highlights how to watch the McGregor primetime special and UFC 329 on CBS. For fans and SEO purposes, the focus remains on delivering clear information about the broadcast details, the participants, and the broader significance of McGregor’s return to the spotlight after a multi-year layoff, as well as the notable bouts that accompany the event on the main card.