Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor via 69-second TKO at UFC 329 on July 12, 2026, etching his name in UFC history as the 20th fighter to secure victories in three weight classes. The bout ended abruptly when McGregor injured his knee on the fight’s opening strike at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
What happened at UFC 329?
UFC 329 featured 11 stoppage finishes, tying the modern-era record for most stoppages in a single event. Holloway’s victory headlined the card, which drew a record live gate of $26,430,566 with 20,078 attendees. Eight fights ended in the first round, setting a new UFC standard for early finishes.
Why is Max Holloway's achievement significant?
Holloway now holds multiple UFC records. His 24 victories place him third all-time behind Jim Miller (27) and Charles Oliveira (25). The 33-year-old also leads the organization in total fight time (8:53:52) and significant strikes landed (3,693). His 12 knockout wins tie him with Vitor Belfort for third in UFC history.
What comes next for Max Holloway?
Holloway’s future plans remain unclear, but his three-division milestone cements his legacy. McGregor, meanwhile, extends his career-worst losing skid to three fights, all by stoppage. The Irishman hasn’t won since January 2020.
Other event highlights included Paddy Pimblett’s 52-second D’Arce choke of Benoit Saint Denis—second-fastest in UFC history—and Mario Bautista’s decision win over Cory Sandhagen. Brandon Royval also impressed, submitting Lone’er Kavanagh to boost his UFC flyweight submission tally to four.
Fight-night bonuses totaling $100,000 were awarded to Pimblett, King Green, Royval, and Kavanagh. Eight fighters received $25,000 finish bonuses. Betting favorites dominated, going 10-3 on the card.