McGregor Disappoints in Return; Pimblett Dominates Saint Denis
UFC 329 reached a record revenue of US$25 million, but the event was marked by surprises and significant disappointment. Conor McGregor's highly anticipated return ended in great sadness for fans. The Irishman sustained an injury in the very first minute of his fight against Max Holloway.
Meanwhile, Paddy Pimblett captivated attention with a lightning-fast victory over Benoît Saint Denis in just 52 seconds. Winner of one of the event's decisions, McGregor's return was intended to re-enact the duel against Holloway, but this time it was a letdown.
Main Event: McGregor vs. Holloway
With the injury sustained in the very first minute, McGregor couldn't even step into the octagon. The referee stopped the bout before the two fighters truly faced each other.
Co-Main Event: Pimblett vs. Saint Denis
Highlights included the fight between Paddy Pimblett and Benoît Saint Denis, with Pimblett taking down the Frenchman in the very first second. In the next few actions, he locked in a rear-naked choke, submitting his opponent in just 52 seconds.
Main Card Results
- Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway – Main Event – Technical Knockout
- Benoît Saint Denis vs. Paddy Pimblett – Co-Main Event – Submission
- Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista – Unanimous Decision
- Brandon Royval vs. Lone’er Kavanagh – Unanimous Decision
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