UFC 329: Injured Conor McGregor Defeated On His Return As Max Holloway Wins In Las Vegas - As It Happened

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UFC 329 Highlights: Conor McGregor got injured in fight against Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event at Las Vegas, as it happened

UFC 329 Live: Can Conor McGregor Make A Winning Return Against Max Holloway?
Conor McGregor, left, and Max Holloway right pose during a ceremonial weigh-in for the UFC 329 mixed martial arts event Friday, July 10, 2026, in Las Vegas (AP Photo/John Locher)
Conor McGregor suffered defeat in the first round of his contentious return to the UFC, following a leg injury he incurred within the initial seconds of his bout against Max Holloway. The former two-division UFC champion had been inactive since July 2021. In the previous year, McGregor lost a legal appeal regarding a civil jury's decision that mandated him to compensate a woman who alleged that he raped her at a hotel in Dublin.
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UFC 329 Live Updates: Greetings!

Hello and welcome back to our live blog of UFC 329 at the T-Mobile Arena. Stay tuned for all the live updates from this historic fight night.

UFC 329 Live Updates: Streaming!

The UFC 329 event at the T-Mobile Arena will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network and streamed live on the SonyLIV app and website.

UFC 329 Live Updates: Fight Card

Welterweight: Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway

Lightweight: Benoît Saint Denis vs. Paddy Pimblett

Bantamweight: Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista

Flyweight: Brandon Royval vs. Lone'er Kavanagh

Lightweight: King Green vs. Terrance McKinney

UFC 329 Live Updates: What a statement from Robert Whittaker!

The former middleweight champion announces himself in spectacular fashion in his new weight class, overwhelming Nikita Krylov with relentless pressure. A crushing right hook sends Krylov stumbling backwards, forcing the referee to step in midway through the third round. A dominant TKO victory and a dream debut for Whittaker.

UFC 329 Live Updates: King Green Stops Terrance McKinney In First Round

King Green (36-17-1, 1 NC) secured a victory over Terrance McKinney (18-9) by way of first-round TKO due to punches in a lightweight bout. The fight was halted at 4:59 of the round. Green landed a body shot that knocked McKinney down and continued to deliver additional strikes while McKinney defended himself on the ground, leading the referee to intervene and stop the contest.

UFC 329 Live Updates: Brandon Royval Defeats Lone'er Kavanagh

Royval maneuvers skillfully until he successfully secures Kavanagh in a rear naked choke, prompting the Englishman to tap out! The two competitors share a heartfelt moment that reflects the exciting match they just had, before Royval hurries to celebrate with his team.

UFC 329 Live Updates: Sandhagen v Bautista - Round 1

Bautista successfully takes Sandhagen to the mat and then throws his whole body down in an attempt to force a submission. Although Sandhagen manages to escape, he is seen limping as he returns to his corner following the sound of the horn.

UFC 329 Live Updates: Sandhagen v Bautista - Round 2

Once more, the round begins at a sluggish pace, with neither fighter managing to connect significantly. They momentarily engage but part ways just as swiftly. Bautista is delivering more hooks, yet Sandhagen is effectively defending against them.

UFC 329 Live Updates: Bautista Beats Sandhagen

Bautista successfully avenges his loss to Sandhagen from 2019, securing a unanimous decision victory with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28.

UFC 329 Live Updates: Conor McGregor Vs Max Holloway Up Next

Next, we have the moment that everyone in the arena has eagerly anticipated: the return of Conor McGregor. It has been five years since we last witnessed his presence. What iteration of the Notorious will make an appearance this time?

UFC 329 Live Updates: McGregor Vs Holloway

In the initial moments of the match, McGregor slips twice while trying to execute a kick. He manages to rise back up, but soon finds himself on the ground once more. It is uncertain whether he may be injured. Holloway appears equally perplexed, yet continues to unleash a barrage of punches from his position on the ground. The referee intervenes to halt the fight.

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