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Conor McGregor injured in first round against Max Holloway

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 5:18 AM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Conor McGregor injured in first round against Max Holloway
Summary

Conor McGregor faced Max Holloway in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 329 on July 12, 2026. Less than two minutes into the fight, McGregor suffered a significant right knee injury, leading to the bout being halted by the referee. UFC CEO Dana White indicated the injury could be a blown ACL, compounding concerns given McGregor's previous lengthy recovery from a broken leg in 2021. Immediate details regarding the severity of McGregor's latest injury are pending as updates are expected soon.

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  • •McGregor vs. Holloway took place at UFC 329 on July 12, 2026.
  • •McGregor suffered an internal knee injury, stopping the fight in round one.
  • •Dana White suspects a torn ACL following the injury.
  • •This was McGregor's return fight after a long hiatus.
  • •No official diagnosis on the injury has been released yet.
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  • 5:18 AMYahoo Sports — Will Conor McGregor retire? Knee injury suffered vs, Max Holloway makes legend's future appear uncertain
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Here's the latest on whether or not McGregor will definitively close out his career with his latest injury.

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