Fallout from UFC 329 continues to ripple through the MMA world, with future matchups, fan backlash, and a veteran’s retirement all emerging on Monday, July 13, 2026.
One story centers on potential future opponents for winners from the UFC 329 main card, which was headlined by McGregor vs. Holloway 2. The possible next steps for those fighters are being discussed in the wake of the event.
Another major thread from the day involves Dustin Poirier, who is noted to have defended Conor McGregor in response to UFC 329 conspiracy theories. In a separate development, an NFL figure is said to have demanded UFC 329 refunds after the Conor McGregor situation.
Elsewhere, Aleksei Oleinik is stated to be ending his professional fighting career after thirty years, marking the close of a long run in the sport.
Looking ahead, Brandon Royval vs. Lone’er Kavanagh and Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista are described as a major highlight of 2026 for the author. In the flyweight division, TUF winner Joseph Morales is scheduled to face former champion Brandon Moreno.
The article also notes that the UFC corrected an error ahead of an event referred to as UFCOKC.
