Conor McGregor suffers injury in fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329

During UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena on July 11, 2026, Conor McGregor's highly anticipated return to the Octagon was abruptly cut short by an injury. Attempting a flying knee strike, McGregor appeared to injure his knee, leading referee Herb Dean to stop the fight shortly after. Dana White expressed disappointment over the outcome and speculated it could be a serious knee injury. Following the fight, Max Holloway acknowledged that McGregor did not seem like himself and expressed hope for his well-being. Despite a strong interest in a potential trilogy fight, White remained noncommittal about future matchups for McGregor.

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