UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, was marked by an unexpected and disappointing main event finish when Conor McGregor suffered a serious knee injury just seconds into his welterweight rematch with Max Holloway. After a jumping kick gone wrong, McGregor was unable to continue, leading referee Mike Beltran to stop the fight early and award Holloway a TKO victory. This abrupt ending left many fans feeling underwhelmed, but the event itself featured numerous thrilling finishes and standout performances across the card.

Paddy Pimblett made an immediate impact by securing a rapid 52-second D'Arce choke submission over Benoît Saint-Denis, earning a performance bonus. Meanwhile, the Fight of the Night award went to Brandon Royval and Lone’er Kavanagh, who battled intensely before Royval won via rear-naked choke in the third round. Bobby "King" Green was another highlight, staging an impressive comeback to knock out Terrance McKinney with just one second left in the first round, which also earned him a bonus alongside Pimblett.

Other notable performances included Robert Whittaker’s successful light heavyweight debut with a third-round TKO of Nikita Krylov, as well as dominant first-round TKOs from Gable Steveson against Elisha Ellison and Adrian Yanez over Cody Garbrandt. Luke Riley also made waves with a first-round TKO in his debut. Several fighters, such as Damian Pinas, Ryan Gandra, Alessandro Costa, and Adrian Yanez, secured finishes that garnered them $25,000 bonuses each, further contributing to the night’s excitement.

Despite the anticlimactic finish to the headliner, UFC 329 provided plenty of action and highlighted emerging talent across divisions. Bonuses totaling $100,000 were awarded to Pimblett and King Green for best performances, and $100,000 was split between Royval and Kavanagh for Fight of the Night. Overall, the event showcased the depth and unpredictability of MMA, with McGregor’s injury-driven win for Holloway serving as a reminder of the sport’s physical risks.