Conor McGregor faces TKO loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Conor McGregor made his return to the octagon after a five-year absence at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, but lost to Max Holloway via TKO just 69 seconds into the first round. Reports indicate that McGregor may have injured his knee on the first kick of the fight, which contributed to his inability to continue. After the fight, UFC CEO Dana White defended McGregor's health status, citing the high view count of a pre-fight social media clip as evidence against any pre-existing injury. This unusual justification raised eyebrows during White's post-event press conference.
- •McGregor returned to the octagon after five years.
- •He lost to Holloway in the first round of UFC 329.
- •Reports suggest a knee injury occurred early in the fight.
- •Dana White defended McGregor's health by citing social media views.
- •The fight took place in Las Vegas.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White offers bizarre defense of Conor McGregor’s health status by citing social media views
"UFC CEO Dana White got a bit defensive after accusations surfaced on Saturday night that star fighter Conor McGregor, who was making his return to the octagon after a five-year absence, had been injured prior to his fight with Max Holloway to headline UFC 329 in Las Vegas. McGregor lost to Holloway via TKO 69…
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