Conor McGregor returns but loses by TKO to Max Holloway at UFC 329
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 5:07 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Conor McGregor's highly anticipated return to the UFC at UFC 329 ended abruptly as he lost to Max Holloway by TKO just 66 seconds into the fight. McGregor, who had not fought in five years, suffered a knee injury early in the bout, leading to the quick stoppage. The crowd reacted with disappointment as McGregor left the arena without speaking. Following the fight, Holloway, who has expressed interest in a trilogy match with McGregor, noted that the ending was unsatisfactory. Paddy Pimblett also earned a victory in the co-main event, defeating Benoit Saint-Denis in 52 seconds.
- •McGregor lost to Holloway by TKO after 66 seconds.
- •He suffered a knee injury early in the bout.
- •Fans expressed disappointment with the fight's quick ending.
- •Holloway showed interest in a trilogy fight with McGregor.
- •Paddy Pimblett defeated Benoit Saint-Denis in 52 seconds.
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"Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return to the octagon did not go as planned as he lost his first fight in five years at UFC 329. There was naturally a huge amount of intrigue as undoubtedly the biggest star the sport has ever seen returned to the discipline after half a decade away.
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