Conor McGregor's return breaks UFC record as Dana White hails Irish star

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Conor McGregor's return to the UFC has produced the highest gate in the sport's history, as UFC president Dana White hailed the Irish star.UFC 329 has shattered the promotional record for ticket revenue, generating $25million (£18.66m) in gate sales.The Las Vegas event this weekend sees McGregor's long-awaited return to the octagon, where he will face Max Holloway in the headline bout.The Irish fighter steps back into competition for the first time since July 2021.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Saturday's card also includes Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett taking on Benoit Saint Denis as the co-main event.McGregor, now 37, previously defeated Holloway when the two fighters met at UFC Boston back in 2013.His last fight saw him suffer a leg fracture sustained during his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier.When tickets became available to the general public in May, entry-level seats started at approximately $1,800 (£1,343), whilst VIP packages began from $3,500 (£2,612) upwards.LATEST SPORTS...

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