Max Holloway’s long-awaited rematch with Conor McGregor ended abruptly at UFC 329, as Holloway was awarded a victory after McGregor suffered an apparent knee injury just 69 seconds into the fight.
The bout marked the pair’s second meeting, taking place 13 years after their first clash, and served as McGregor’s first appearance in the cage since 2021. The fight ended quickly when McGregor exited with the apparent injury, cutting short the highly anticipated main event.
Holloway, who came into the rematch off a loss to Charles Oliveira, did not get the extended showcase many expected, but still left UFC 329 with the win. According to the article, both Holloway and McGregor are likely done for 2026, while McGregor still has one more bout remaining on his UFC contract.
Elsewhere on the UFC 329 card, Paddy Pimblett submitted Benoit Saint Denis, and main card winners included Mario Bautista, Brandon Royval, and King Green. Robert Whittaker continued his run at light heavyweight, and Gable Steveson was highlighted as a blue-chip heavyweight prospect.
In the aftermath, Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discussed potential future matchups for these fighters on the "On To the Next One" podcast, which is available on platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.
