Conor McGregor struggles in UFC 329 comeback against Max Holloway
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 5:38 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
At UFC 329, Conor McGregor faced Max Holloway but appeared tense and uncharacteristic. McGregor suffered a torn ACL and meniscus after a kick early in the fight, continuing a challenging period after his leg injury in 2021. Coach Javier Mendez noted the lack of McGregor's usual confidence during the match, raising questions about his readiness. McGregor plans to return by summer 2027 following surgery, aiming to complete his UFC contract.
- •Conor McGregor returns to the octagon after a long break.
- •He tore his ACL and meniscus with a kick early in the fight.
- •Javier Mendez critiques McGregor's tense demeanor during the match.
- •McGregor plans to return by summer 2027 after surgery.
- •He is looking to complete the final fight on his UFC contract.
- 5:38 AMYahoo Sports — Rival coach says Conor McGregor didn’t look like himself before UFC 329
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Javier Mendez: Conor McGregor 'didn't have that relaxed swagger' at UFC 329
"Javier Mendez believes something was off with Conor McGregor before the Irishman’s Ultimate Fighting Championship return against Max Holloway.
"Javier Mendez could sense Conor McGregor looked off at UFC 329.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 5:38 AMRival coach says Conor McGregor didn’t look like himself before UFC 329
Javier Mendez believes something was off with Conor McGregor before the Irishman’s Ultimate Fighting Championship return against Max Holloway.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 7:00 PMJavier Mendez: Conor McGregor 'didn't have that relaxed swagger' at UFC 329
Javier Mendez could sense Conor McGregor looked off at UFC 329.
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