Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway 2: Full Rivalry, UFC 329 Result and What Happened

McGregor and Holloway met again 13 years after their first fight, but the rematch ended after 69 seconds because of McGregor's knee injury.

The first meeting

McGregor defeated Holloway by unanimous decision in their 2013 featherweight bout. Their second meeting came at welterweight in 2026.

The rematch

Holloway was awarded a TKO victory at 1:09 of Round 1 after McGregor could not continue because of the knee injury.

What the result does and does not show

The official result is decisive, but the very short duration means it cannot be used as a conventional measure of five-round striking or cardio performance.

After the fight

McGregor announced plans for surgery and rehabilitation. Holloway emerged without the injury that ended the bout.

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Official source: https://www.ufc.com/news/conor-mcgregor-announces-surgery-after-ufc-329-injury

FAQs

Is this UFC 329 information historical?

Yes. UFC 329 took place on July 11, 2026, so historical odds and ranking context are labeled as such.

Where can the result be verified?

The official UFC event and results pages are the primary references.