Conor McGregor forced to withdraw from UFC 329 due to knee injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 5:59 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Conor McGregor's return to the octagon at UFC 329 ended abruptly when he suffered a knee injury just 69 seconds into the main event against Max Holloway at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. McGregor appeared to be injured while attempting a jumping round kick and was unable to continue after collapsing multiple times. The fight was declared a technical knockout in favor of Holloway. In other bouts, Paddy Pimblett secured a swift victory over Benoit St. Denis, finishing him with a Peruvian necktie within the first minute. Additionally, Mario Bautista earned a unanimous decision against Cory Sandhagen, while Brandon Royval submitted Lone’er Kavanagh in the third round.
- •McGregor collapses after a jumping round kick attempt at UFC 329.
- •Max Holloway wins via technical knockout in the first round.
- •Paddy Pimblett finishes Benoit St. Denis in 52 seconds.
- •Mario Bautista wins unanimous decision over Cory Sandhagen.
- •Brandon Royval submits Lone’er Kavanagh in the third round.
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"McGregor Suffers Knee Injury in UFC Return, Main Event Ends After 69 Seconds The UFC returned to action Saturday night with UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, just one week after its successful White House event. The night’s highly anticipated main event featured Conor McGregor making his first appearance inside the Octagon in…
"An apparent knee injury snuffed out whatever magic Conor McGregor planned to rekindle in his first Ultimate Fighting Championship assignment in five years.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 4:01 AMConnor McGregor Might Be Done for Good This Time
McGregor Suffers Knee Injury in UFC Return, Main Event Ends After 69 Seconds The UFC returned to action Saturday night with UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, just one week after its successful White House event. The night’s highly anticipated main event featured Conor McGregor making his first appearance inside the Octagon in…
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 5:59 AMKnee injury ends Conor McGregor’s return 69 seconds into UFC 329 main event
An apparent knee injury snuffed out whatever magic Conor McGregor planned to rekindle in his first Ultimate Fighting Championship assignment in five years.
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