Conor McGregor plans surgery after knee injury in UFC 329 fight

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Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Conor McGregor plans surgery after knee injury in UFC 329 fight
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Conor McGregor will undergo knee surgery following an injury that halted his fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. The bout, which lasted only 69 seconds, ended with McGregor signaling to the referee after landing awkwardly while attempting a jump kick. UFC president Dana White indicated that the injury might be a blown ACL, although McGregor's camp maintains there were no previous issues. Following the surgery, McGregor aims to return to competition before the end of his contract, expressing optimism on social media about his recovery and future fights.

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  • McGregor's fight against Holloway was stopped due to a knee injury.
  • The match lasted just 69 seconds before McGregor signaled he could not continue.
  • Dana White suspects a blown ACL based on initial evaluations.
  • McGregor aims to return to fight after surgery and rehabilitation.
  • He has faced multiple injuries and legal issues in recent years.
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Conor McGregor will undergo surgery after his return fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ended prematurely due to knee injury, but he hopes to fight again.

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