Daniel Cormier expressed deep disappointment at the conclusion of McGregor vs. Holloway at UFC 329, saying it felt like someone had 'snatched candy right out of my hand.' Cormier called the ending 'really sad,' reflecting widespread sentiment about the fight's premature finish.
Daniel Cormier made clear his frustration with the finish of the McGregor versus Holloway bout at UFC 329, describing the ending as feeling like someone had "snatched candy right out of my hand." Speaking after the July 11 card, the former two-division UFC champion called the conclusion "really sad," a sentiment that resonated widely among fight fans and media.
Cormier, 47, retired from competition with a professional record of 22-3-0 and has since become one of the sport's most prominent broadcast voices. The Louisiana native stood five-foot-eleven with a 72-inch reach during his fighting days, and his technical understanding of the sport lends weight to his commentary. His displeasure at the ending reflects a perspective grounded in years spent inside the cage at the highest level.
The fight itself featured Conor McGregor, the 37-year-old Irish star who competes out of SBG Ireland and carries a career record of 22-7-0. Standing five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach and fighting out of a southpaw stance, McGregor has long been one of the most scrutinized figures in MMA. He averages 5.27 significant strikes landed per minute across his career, with a striking accuracy of 49 percent.
Why it matters
- The premature finish denied fans a clean resolution to a high-profile matchup between McGregor and former featherweight champion Max Holloway
- Cormier's reaction reflects broader dissatisfaction that could fuel debate around stoppage criteria and referee oversight in championship-level bouts
- The outcome leaves the divisional picture unsettled, with lingering questions about what a complete fight might have produced
Saturday, July 11, 2026
