Conor McGregor confirms ACL and meniscus injury at UFC 329
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 4:26 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Conor McGregor announced on July 19 that he suffered an ACL and meniscus injury during UFC 329 against Max Holloway. The injury reportedly occurred when McGregor attempted a jumping switch kick. He indicated plans to return to the octagon by next summer, the final fight of his current UFC contract. McGregor expressed optimism about his recovery, citing advancements in medical treatment and his disciplined approach to rehabilitation. Following the injury, he did not remain for a post-fight celebration but left directly for an awaiting car, posting about his mental state on social media shortly thereafter.
- •McGregor suffered injury during UFC 329 against Max Holloway.
- •He aims to return by next summer.
- •Injury occurred while executing a kick.
- •McGregor left the venue immediately after the fight.
- •He reported progress in recovery and rehabilitation efforts.
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor suffered torn ACL in shortened return fight against Max Holloway
- 4:26 PMCBS Sports — Conor McGregor injury: Irish star confirms he tore ACL, meniscus at UFC 329 against Max Holloway
"Conor McGregor confirmed he suffered a torn right ACL in his shortened UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway. McGregor said he also suffered meniscus damage in the fight on July 11 that lasted 1:09, comparing it to an injury he suffered in the opposite leg against Holloway in 2013. “Update: It was acl and meniscus,” McGregor wrote in a post on X Sunday.
"McGregor believes he can be back in action by next summer
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 6:33 PMConor McGregor suffered torn ACL in shortened return fight against Max Holloway
Conor McGregor confirmed he suffered a torn right ACL in his shortened UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway. McGregor said he also suffered meniscus damage in the fight on July 11 that lasted 1:09, comparing it to an injury he suffered in the opposite leg against Holloway in 2013. “Update: It was acl and meniscus,” McGregor wrote in a post on X Sunday.
- CBS SportsJul 19, 2026, 4:26 PMConor McGregor injury: Irish star confirms he tore ACL, meniscus at UFC 329 against Max Holloway
McGregor believes he can be back in action by next summer
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