Conor McGregor posted that he is 'in hell' following another defeat at UFC 329, this time reportedly cut short by injury. Bruce Buffer was seen consoling McGregor after the bout, and Buffer's fighter introduction card for McGregor and Max Holloway was visible at the event, notable for its colorful design.
Conor McGregor took to social media following his defeat at UFC 329 on July 11, writing that he is "in hell" after a bout against Max Holloway that was reportedly cut short due to injury. Legendary ring announcer Bruce Buffer was seen consoling McGregor in the aftermath, and Buffer's fighter introduction card for the two men drew attention at the event for its colorful design.
McGregor, 37, now sits at 22-7-0 and enters a difficult moment in his career. The Dubliner fighting out of SBG Ireland is a southpaw standing five-foot-nine with an unusually long 74-inch reach. He connects on 49 percent of his significant strikes and lands 5.27 significant strikes per minute, numbers that have made him one of the sport's most recognizable strikers across multiple divisions.
Holloway, meanwhile, continues to build one of the most impressive resumes in the sport. The 34-year-old Hawaiian known as "Blessed" carries a 28-9-0 record and is currently ranked fourth in the lightweight division and ninth pound-for-pound. Standing five-foot-eleven with a 69-inch reach, Holloway fights out of Gracie Technics and is one of the highest-volume strikers in UFC history, averaging 6.92 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- McGregor's second consecutive defeat deepens questions about where his career goes from here
- Holloway's lightweight ranking at number four remains intact and could strengthen depending on how the result is officially recorded
- The reported injury stoppage adds a layer of uncertainty around McGregor's availability and future timeline
- A McGregor-Holloway bout at lightweight carries significant pay-per-view weight given both fighters' global profiles
Saturday, July 11, 2026
