Conor McGregor injured in quick bout; Paddy Pimblett secures victory at UFC 329
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Last updated Jul 12, 2026
At UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, Conor McGregor's fight with Max Holloway ended prematurely just 69 seconds in due to an apparent right knee injury. The event, held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, saw McGregor collapse multiple times after landing an initial kick, leading to a stoppage. Paddy Pimblett secured a notable victory against Benoit Saint Denis, winning by submission. Both fighters contrasted sharply in their outcomes, with McGregor's future in question and Pimblett emerging as a significant player in the lightweight division.
- •McGregor's fight stopped due to suspected torn ACL after landing a kick.
- •McGregor has now gone 1-4 in his last five fights.
- •Pimblett defeated Saint Denis in a lightweight match via choke.
- •Cody Garbrandt lost to Adrian Yañez, marking his sixth stoppage loss.
- •Robert Whittaker won his light heavyweight debut against Nikita Krylov.
- 1:14 PMESPN — UFC 329 fight grades: Why Conor McGregor's injury ...
- 6:02 AMYahoo Sports — UFC 329: Paddy Pimblett makes statement with quick submission victory
- 4:53 AMCBS Sports — UFC 329 results, takeaways: Conor McGregor is done, Paddy Pimblett is real, Gable Steveson is still raw
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — UFC 329: 4 Takeaways From Momentous Event
"UFC 329 is in the books. Saturday’s main event saw Conor McGregor’s highly-anticipated return to the Octagon, as he rematched Max Holloway after thirteen years. Meanwhile, Paddy Pimblett looked to rebound from a title fight loss against Benoi Saint-Denis, while the prelims saw the highly-touted Gable Steveson make his promotional debut. In the aftermath, here […] The post UFC 329: 4 Takeaways From Momentous Event appeared first on Stadium Rant.
"Standout performances from Paddy Pimblett, Gable Steveson and others saved UFC 329 from becoming an afterthought.
"While Conor McGregor took the headlines, Paddy Pimblett actually earned them at UFC 329.
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External links- ESPNJul 13, 2026, 1:14 PMUFC 329 fight grades: Why Conor McGregor's injury ...
Standout performances from Paddy Pimblett, Gable Steveson and others saved UFC 329 from becoming an afterthought.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 6:02 AMUFC 329: Paddy Pimblett makes statement with quick submission victory
While Conor McGregor took the headlines, Paddy Pimblett actually earned them at UFC 329.
- CBS SportsJul 12, 2026, 4:53 AMUFC 329 results, takeaways: Conor McGregor is done, Paddy Pimblett is real, Gable Steveson is still raw
McGregor and Pimblett headlined UFC 329 for completely different reasons
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 4:35 AMUFC 329: 4 Takeaways From Momentous Event
UFC 329 is in the books. Saturday’s main event saw Conor McGregor’s highly-anticipated return to the Octagon, as he rematched Max Holloway after thirteen years. Meanwhile, Paddy Pimblett looked to rebound from a title fight loss against Benoi Saint-Denis, while the prelims saw the highly-touted Gable Steveson make his promotional debut. In the aftermath, here […] The post UFC 329: 4 Takeaways From Momentous Event appeared first on Stadium Rant.
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