Conor McGregor injured in round one at UFC 329, Max Holloway wins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 5:05 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Conor McGregor suffered a knee injury just seconds into his match against Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11, 2026. The bout ended quickly with Holloway being awarded a TKO victory, a scenario described by Michael Bisping as the biggest disappointment in combat sports history. The crowd of 20,076 fans generated a record gate of $26.4 million, but the abrupt ending left many dissatisfied. McGregor's defeat marks his fourth loss in five bouts, raising questions about his future in the sport after a five-year hiatus from competition.
- •McGregor injured his knee trying a flying kick.
- •Holloway secured a TKO victory just 69 seconds into the fight.
- •Dana White confirmed a record gate of $26.4 million.
- •McGregor has lost four of his last five fights.
- •The event took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor injuring himself at UFC 329 was the ‘biggest disappointment in combat sports history’
"Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 injury “sucked the air out of the building,” says Michael Bisping.
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