UFC 329 Results: Holloway TKOs McGregor in Round 1
LAS VEGAS — Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor by technical knockout in the first round of their welterweight main event at UFC 329 on Saturday, according to the promotion's official results and ESPN. The outcome ended McGregor's comeback bid after the Irish fighter sustained a knee injury in the opening round, ESPN and The Denver Post reported.
By Source Reporters Newsdesk
Fri, 17 July 2026 · 1 min read
LAS VEGAS — Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor by technical knockout in the first round of their welterweight main event at UFC 329 on Saturday, according to the promotion's official results and ESPN. The outcome ended McGregor's comeback bid after the Irish fighter sustained a knee injury in the opening round, ESPN and The Denver Post reported.
UFC 329 was staged at an MGM Resorts property in Las Vegas, according to the MGM Resorts Newsroom. UFC chief Dana White said the card broke a gate record, MMA Fighting reported.
On the undercard, Paddy Pimblett earned a $100,000 performance bonus with a submission win, Yahoo Sports reported. McGregor later announced he would undergo surgery on the injured knee, according to UFC.com on 13 July.
The main-event result is verified by the promotion's own scorecards and multiple independent outlets.
**Global angle:** The McGregor–Holloway rematch ranked among 2026's most-watched combat-sports events, underscoring the UFC's reach in international markets including Africa, where the promotion has grown its broadcast footprint.
**Sources**
- https://www.ufc.com
- https://www.espn.com
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