Connor McGregor returns to the Octagon for the first time in five years, facing Max Holloway at UFC 329 on Saturday, live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This highly anticipated rematch marks their second encounter, following McGregor's victory in 2013. The main card kicks off at 9 p.m. ET, with Holloway entering as the -225 favorite, while McGregor sits at +185.

The main card features exciting matchups, including:

• Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis (co-main event): Saint Denis is favored at -148, while Pimblett is at +124.
• Gable Stevenson, Olympic gold medalist, makes his UFC debut as a -1800 favorite against Elisha Ellison.

Daniel Vithlani, a proven UFC bettor, provides insights and predictions for UFC 329. Since his debut in January 2023, he has achieved a 5-0 record for UFC 283 and is up over $1,500 on main-card sports betting picks. His analysis includes detailed betting advice and predictions for this weekend's fights.

McGregor, 37, holds a record of 22-6 with 19 knockouts, seeking his first win since January 2020. Despite losing his last two fights to Dustin Poirier, he aims to leverage his five-inch reach advantage against Holloway. Conversely, Holloway, 34, boasts a record of 27-9 and will compete at welterweight for the first time, bringing youth and recent experience to the matchup.

Vithlani also highlights a middleweight clash, backing Damian Pinas (-258) over Cesar Almeida (+210), citing Pinas's significant reach advantage and knockout streak.

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