Conor McGregor exits UFC 329 after suffering injury in opening seconds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:26 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Conor McGregor exited T-Mobile Arena barefoot and shirtless following a significant leg injury in his fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 12, 2026. The bout ended abruptly within 69 seconds due to the injury, reportedly affecting his right knee. McGregor's earlier layoff was due to a left leg fracture sustained in 2021. The outcome of this latest injury leaves his future unclear, particularly as he has one bout remaining on his UFC contract, with discussions of a potential fight planned for April.
- •McGregor suffered a leg injury early in the fight.
- •The fight against Holloway was highly anticipated.
- •He exited the arena quickly without crutches.
- •The fight lasted only 69 seconds before ending.
- •McGregor last fought due to a major leg injury in 2021.
- 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — Video: Emotional Conor McGregor hobbles out of T-Mobile Arena
"Cameras caught Conor McGregor walking barefoot toward transportation after UFC 329.
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