Overview
- The main event on Sunday ended after 69 seconds when Conor McGregor injured his right knee on a kick, went to the canvas three times, and the referee stopped the fight against Max Holloway.
- McGregor later posted on X saying his cruciate ligament was "destroyed" and that he felt "at the bottom of the abyss," but no independent medical confirmation or recovery plan has been reported.
- Max Holloway recorded the win, improved his record to 28-9, and called for a rematch while describing the ending as "really a pity."
- Earlier on the UFC 329 card, Benoît Saint Denis was submitted by Paddy Pimblett in 52 seconds, marking two very quick finishes on the main card.
- McGregor’s return was his first UFC fight since 2021 after prior injuries and a canceled 2024 comeback, and the result raises immediate questions about his short-term fighting future and medical recovery.