Max Holloway wins as Conor McGregor succumbs to injury at UFC 329
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Max Holloway faced Conor McGregor at UFC 329 in a highly anticipated rematch, which took place 13 years after their first bout. The matchup quickly turned sour for McGregor, who suffered a knee injury just 69 seconds into the fight, leading to a stoppage. Holloway secured the victory but was unable to demonstrate a comeback performance following his recent loss to Charles Oliveira. Wrestling star Paddy Pimblett also impressed with a notable submission win over Benoit Saint Denis. The outcome raises questions about McGregor's future, as he has one fight remaining on his UFC contract, while discussions continue on possible next fights for the top performers.
- •McGregor withdrew due to a knee injury 69 seconds into the bout.
- •Holloway won but couldn't showcase his skills after a prior defeat.
- •Paddy Pimblett won with a submission against Benoit Saint Denis.
- •Discussion on future matchups for top fighters is ongoing.
- •Robert Whittaker's next steps in light heavyweight are being considered.
- 10:00 PMMMA Fighting — On To the Next One: What’s next for Max Holloway, Conor McGregor, Paddy Pimblett after UFC 329?
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — On To the Next One: What’s next for Max Holloway, Conor McGregor, Paddy Pimblett after UFC 329?
"Max Holloway and Conor McGregor’s rematch at UFC 329 raises just as many questions as it provided answers. The former UFC champions met in a rematch 13 years in the making, with McGregor returning to action for the first time since 2021, but there was little satisfaction for either fighter as McGregor was forced to bow out with an apparent knee injury just 69 seconds into the contest. Holloway got the win, but didn’t get the chance to put on a bounce-back performance after his recent loss to Charles Oliveira. And McGregor? He didn’t even get to fight and with one more bout left on his UFC contract and potentially another long layoff ahead of him, his future is murkier than ever. On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss where Holloway and McGregor can possibly go from here, with both fighters likely done for 2026. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Paddy Pimblett, who arguably stole the show with a stunning submission of Benoit Saint Denis, plus main card winners Mario Bautista, Brandon Royval, and King Green. We also dig into the prelims to figure out what’s next for Robert Whittaker in his light heavyweight journey, and how the UFC should build blue-chip heavyweight prospect Gable Steveson. Plus, the fellas take your matchmaking suggestions at the end of the show. Watch the UFC 329 edition of On To the Next One in the video above. Audio-only versions of the podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and wherever you find your favorite podcasts. View Link
"Max Holloway victorious, Conor McGregor in limbo after UFC 329
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External links- MMA FightingJul 13, 2026, 10:00 PMOn To the Next One: What’s next for Max Holloway, Conor McGregor, Paddy Pimblett after UFC 329?
Max Holloway and Conor McGregor’s rematch at UFC 329 raises just as many questions as it provided answers. The former UFC champions met in a rematch 13 years in the making, with McGregor returning to action for the first time since 2021, but there was little satisfaction for either fighter as McGregor was forced to bow out with an apparent knee injury just 69 seconds into the contest. Holloway got the win, but didn’t get the chance to put on a bounce-back performance after his recent loss to Charles Oliveira. And McGregor? He didn’t even get to fight and with one more bout left on his UFC contract and potentially another long layoff ahead of him, his future is murkier than ever. On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss where Holloway and McGregor can possibly go from here, with both fighters likely done for 2026. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Paddy Pimblett, who arguably stole the show with a stunning submission of Benoit Saint Denis, plus main card winners Mario Bautista, Brandon Royval, and King Green. We also dig into the prelims to figure out what’s next for Robert Whittaker in his light heavyweight journey, and how the UFC should build blue-chip heavyweight prospect Gable Steveson. Plus, the fellas take your matchmaking suggestions at the end of the show. Watch the UFC 329 edition of On To the Next One in the video above. Audio-only versions of the podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and wherever you find your favorite podcasts. View Link
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 10:00 PMOn To the Next One: What’s next for Max Holloway, Conor McGregor, Paddy Pimblett after UFC 329?
Max Holloway victorious, Conor McGregor in limbo after UFC 329
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