Max Holloway criticizes Conor McGregor's comments on UFC 329 injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Max Holloway expressed his disbelief over Conor McGregor's claims following their UFC 329 match, which ended in 69 seconds due to McGregor's knee injury from a jumping kick. Holloway stated that McGregor appeared slow and old during the encounter, dismissing his notion of a 'generational beating' as delusional. Holloway acknowledged that fans deserved a better show for the high stakes of the event. Looking ahead, he indicated three potential paths for his career, including a lightweight title shot or a rematch with McGregor once he recovers.
- •Holloway won UFC 329 by injury TKO after 69 seconds.
- •McGregor suggested the fight should be a no contest due to slip issues.
- •Holloway claims McGregor looked slow and outdated in the match.
- •Holloway is open to a title shot or a rematch with McGregor.
- •UFC 329 took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Max Holloway rips Conor McGregor for being 'delusional' about UFC 329 dud
"Conor McGregor must be out of his mind, at least according to Max Holloway.
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