Conor McGregor injured in 69 seconds during UFC return against Max Holloway

Conor McGregor's UFC comeback ended abruptly when he sustained a knee injury just 69 seconds into his fight against Max Holloway on July 12, 2026, in Las Vegas. This marked McGregor's first fight since his defeats to Dustin Poirier in 2021. The injury appears to have occurred after a jumping roundhouse kick, causing him to buckle under pressure from Holloway. The referee stopped the bout as McGregor could not continue, leading to boos from the crowd despite Holloway's efforts to gain their support for McGregor. Concerns emerged over whether McGregor's injury was a recurrence from his previous leg fracture, with commentators speculating on a potential torn ACL, raising doubts about his future in the sport.

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