The main and co‑main cards of UFC 329 ended in two minutes of action_posts. Conor McGregor was hurt seconds into his bout with Max Holloway, while Paddy Pimblett secured a quick submission over Benoît Saint Denis.

The outcomes open a clear path to a Holloway vs. Pimblett lightweight showdown. With Holloway denied a chance to prove himself and Pimblett delivering a headline‑making finish, the matchup satisfies ranking logic and fan demand. A wildcard for Holloway could be Quillan Salkilld, ranked eighth, while Pimblett might face Ilia Topuria should Topuria return.

Other card winners signal fresh title‑shot prospects. Mario Bautista’s win over Cory Sandhagen positions him for a bout with Sean O’Malley, and Brandon Moreno’s victory over Kavanagh keeps him in championship contention. In the light heavyweight division, Robert Whittaker’s win over Nikita Krylov spotlights his move into the 205‑lb ranks.

These results reshape the lightweight and light‑heavyweight landscapes, setting up high‑profile fights that will determine title contenders for the rest of the season.