Overview
- The UFC 329 main event ended 69 seconds in when Conor McGregor’s right knee appeared to give way during a leaping kick and referee Mike Beltran stopped the bout.
- Max Holloway was awarded the victory by TKO (injury) at 1:09 of round one.
- UFC officials and Dana White said doctors suspect a torn anterior cruciate ligament but a definitive diagnosis and timetable for surgery or rehab have not been confirmed.
- The rest of the card produced decisive moments, including Paddy Pimblett’s 52‑second technical submission of Benoît Saint‑Denis and Gable Steveson’s first‑round knockout.
- McGregor’s second straight comeback attempt ended abruptly and the injury raises immediate questions about his ability to finish the remaining fights on his UFC contract and about whether Holloway will pursue welterweight plans or a trilogy.