Max Holloway defeats Conor McGregor by TKO at UFC 329

Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor via TKO just 69 seconds into their fight at UFC 329 on July 12, 2026, in Las Vegas. Holloway's victory, achieved early in Round 1, marks his first win at 170 pounds as McGregor returned to the octagon after five years. During the fight, McGregor appeared to injure his knee, impacting his performance significantly. Following the bout, Holloway encouraged the crowd to support McGregor, which resulted in boos directed at the former champion, who responded with a gesture as he left the arena. UFC 329 concluded with a total of 11 stoppages in 14 fights, prompting a poll for fans to vote on the most satisfying finish.

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