Conor McGregor suffered a knee injury and lost to Max Holloway in 69 seconds at UFC 329, marking a disastrous return to the Octagon. According to reports from Al Jazeera and TSN, the injury occurred early in the first round, leading to a swift victory for Holloway and ending the highly anticipated comeback on a “sour note,” as described by Sportsnet.
Max Holloway Secures Rapid Victory Over Conor McGregor
The main event of UFC 329 ended far quicker than analysts predicted. Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor via stoppage just 69 seconds into the first round, according to Al Jazeera. The fight’s abrupt conclusion was triggered by a knee injury sustained by McGregor, which rendered the former champion unable to continue.
While the event featured a full card of talent, Sportsnet noted that the nature of the main event's finish cast a shadow over the rest of the evening's proceedings.
UFC 329 Performance Bonuses and Undercard Results
Despite the anticlimactic finish of the main event, other fighters on the card found success. Paddy Pimblett earned a performance bonus following a dominant victory, with Yahoo Sports Canada reporting that Pimblett’s “perfection” in the cage secured him a prime prize from the organization.
Official results for the main card were disseminated via UFC.com, confirming the victory for Holloway and the bonus payout for Pimblett.
Comparing the Return to Previous Comebacks
Event Summary: UFC 329
- Main Event Result: Max Holloway def. Conor McGregor (Injury/TKO)
- Fight Duration: 69 seconds
- Key Injury: Conor McGregor (Knee)
- Notable Bonus: Paddy Pimblett (Performance Bonus)
- Primary Source: UFC.com