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Conor McGregor announces surgery after TKO loss at UFC 329

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 2:53 AM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Conor McGregor announces surgery after TKO loss at UFC 329

Summary

Following a TKO injury loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, Conor McGregor confirmed plans for surgery and expressed intent to return for the final fight of his UFC contract. While the precise nature of his knee injury remains unconfirmed, speculation from UFC President Dana White suggests a possible torn ACL. McGregor indicated on social media that he will undergo surgery before resuming training and competition. Meanwhile, Holloway stated he is open to waiting until 2027 for a potential trilogy bout against McGregor.

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Status Watch

•McGregor suffers a TKO loss at UFC 329 due to injury.
•He confirms he will have surgery on his knee.
•McGregor has one fight left on his UFC contract.
•Holloway is willing to wait for a rematch in 2027.
•The exact diagnosis of McGregor’s injury is still pending.

Latest Updates

2:53 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor plans knee surgery, vows to return for final UFC contract fight
7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor Makes Announcement On His Fighting Future After TKO Loss At UFC 329

What they're saying

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McGregor confirmed surgery and a return for the final fight of his UFC contract after UFC 329. The knee diagnosis has still not been released.
— Yahoo Sports