Conor McGregor injured in UFC 329 rematch against Max Holloway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 5:48 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Conor McGregor suffered a right knee injury just seconds into his rematch against Max Holloway at UFC 329, lasting only 69 seconds on July 12. Referee Mike Beltran stopped the contest after McGregor appeared compromised. Hours later, McGregor expressed his despair on social media, stating he felt he was in 'hell' and emphasized he had no prior injuries before the fight. UFC CEO Dana White indicated that doctors suspect a torn ACL. McGregor's future in the octagon now hangs in the balance, with at least one more long layoff anticipated.
- •McGregor returned to fight after a five-year hiatus.
- •Injury occurred seconds into the bout against Holloway.
- •Match ended after just 69 seconds due to the injury.
- •McGregor reported no prior injuries before the fight.
- •Future fight plans now uncertain.
- 6:19 AMYahoo Sports — This is ‘hell’ – Conor McGregor breaks silence on UFC 329 loss, claims no pre-fight injury
- 5:53 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor breaks silence after devastating UFC 329 injury derails comeback: ‘I can only describe it as hell’
- 5:48 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor issues first comments after disastrous UFC 329 injury: 'I can only describe it as hell'
- 5:44 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor releases dark statement on UFC 329 injury: 'I can only describe it as hell'
"Conor McGregor waited five years for his UFC 329 return. He likely has another long layoff ahead of him if he ever wants to fight again.
"Conor McGregor broke his silence after his return to action ended in just 69 seconds
"Conor McGregor has issued his first statement since losing at UFC 329.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 6:19 AMThis is ‘hell’ – Conor McGregor breaks silence on UFC 329 loss, claims no pre-fight injury
Conor McGregor has issued his first statement since losing at UFC 329.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 5:53 AMConor McGregor breaks silence after devastating UFC 329 injury derails comeback: ‘I can only describe it as hell’
Conor McGregor broke his silence after his return to action ended in just 69 seconds
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 5:48 AMConor McGregor issues first comments after disastrous UFC 329 injury: 'I can only describe it as hell'
Conor McGregor waited five years for his UFC 329 return. He likely has another long layoff ahead of him if he ever wants to fight again.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 5:44 AMConor McGregor releases dark statement on UFC 329 injury: 'I can only describe it as hell'
Conor McGregor has issued a statement – and it doesn't sound good.
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