Holloway Defeats McGregor by TKO at UFC 329 as Irishman Demands No-Contest
BOSTON — Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor by technical knockout at UFC 329 on Saturday, according to official results published by UFC.com and reported by ESPN. McGregor's return to the octagon ended after roughly 69 seconds when he sustained a knee injury, prompting the referee to stop the bout.
By Source Reporters Newsdesk
Fri, 17 July 2026 · 1 min read
BOSTON — Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor by technical knockout at UFC 329 on Saturday, according to official results published by UFC.com and reported by ESPN. McGregor's return to the octagon ended after roughly 69 seconds when he sustained a knee injury, prompting the referee to stop the bout.
The Irish former two-division champion is contesting the outcome. McGregor has asked the UFC to overturn the result to a no contest, talkSPORT reported on Thursday, citing the injury sustained early in the first round. Boxingnews.com separately reported on Wednesday that McGregor requested a no-contest ruling.
On the same card, Britain's Paddy Pimblett submitted Benoit Saint Denis in 52 seconds, talkSPORT reported, lifting him in the lightweight rankings. McGregor wrote on social media that he was "beyond dark" after the injury, The Guardian reported.
The UFC has not publicly confirmed any change to the official result.
**Verified score:** Holloway def. McGregor by TKO (knee injury, R1, ~0:69).
**Global/LOCAL angle:** The bout was among 2026's most-watched combat-sports events, underscoring the UFC's worldwide reach and the commercial weight of marquee comebacks — including a growing African footprint after the recent Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman card.
**Sources**
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- https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-329
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