Conor McGregor exits UFC 329 match against Max Holloway with injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 3:55 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Conor McGregor's return to the UFC was cut short during UFC 329 against Max Holloway on July 12, 2026. In the opening moments of the fight, McGregor suffered a knee injury after landing awkwardly on his right leg following a kick attempt. The referee called off the match almost immediately after noticing McGregor's inability to continue, resulting in a TKO victory for Holloway. This incident marks a significant setback for McGregor, whose comeback aspirations hinge on this fight.
- •McGregor's fight with Holloway ended shortly after it began.
- •The injury occurred on McGregor's first kick attempt.
- •Holloway was declared the winner by TKO.
- •This match took place at UFC 329 on July 12, 2026.
- •The referee stopped the fight due to McGregor's inability to continue.
- 7:56 AMYahoo Sports — Max Holloway: Conor McGregor 'didn't seem like the same Conor' even before UFC 329 injury
- 5:03 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor injures leg in UFC return
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Social media reacts to Conor McGregor injuring knee in opening moments of return fight vs. Max Holloway
- 4:41 AMYahoo Sports — What happened to Conor McGregor? Injury updates after UFC 329 loss to Max Holloway
- 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor injury: What happened to his leg at UFC 329 vs. Max Holloway?
"Conor McGregor’s much-anticipated return to the octagon ended in disappointing fashion at UFC 329 on Saturday, with the Irishman suffering a leg injury early in his clash with Max Holloway. The 37-year-old had his last bout five years ago, and opened the fight by rushing at his US opponent with a kick.
"Conor McGregor's attempt at a return ended as soon as the fight started. The Sporting News compiled reactions to the fight at UFC 329, highlighting discussions about McGregor's injury.
"Conor McGregor's return to the UFC ended early in round one against Max Holloway at UFC 329 due to a leg injury.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 7:56 AMMax Holloway: Conor McGregor 'didn't seem like the same Conor' even before UFC 329 injury
Max Holloway evened the score with Conor McGregor at UFC 329, but not in the way anyone expected.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 5:03 AMConor McGregor injures leg in UFC return
Conor McGregor’s much-anticipated return to the octagon ended in disappointing fashion at UFC 329 on Saturday, with the Irishman suffering a leg injury early in his clash with Max Holloway. The 37-year-old had his last bout five years ago, and opened the fight by rushing at his US opponent with a kick.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 5:01 AMSocial media reacts to Conor McGregor injuring knee in opening moments of return fight vs. Max Holloway
Conor McGregor's attempt at a return ended as soon as the fight started. The Sporting News compiled reactions to the fight at UFC 329, highlighting discussions about McGregor's injury.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 4:41 AMWhat happened to Conor McGregor? Injury updates after UFC 329 loss to Max Holloway
Stay updated on Conor McGregor's leg injury, possible diagnosis and what it means for his future.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 3:55 AMConor McGregor injury: What happened to his leg at UFC 329 vs. Max Holloway?
Conor McGregor's return to the UFC ended early in round one against Max Holloway at UFC 329 due to a leg injury.
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