Conor McGregor suffers knee injury during UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 5:09 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Conor McGregor faced a severe knee injury at UFC 329 against Max Holloway on July 11, 2026. He attempted a jumping roundhouse kick but landed awkwardly, leading to immediate medical attention. UFC CEO Dana White suggested a potential torn ACL, echoing a previous injury McGregor sustained in 2013. Following the fight, McGregor refused crutches as he exited the T-Mobile Arena. Further medical tests are pending, determining McGregor's recovery timeline and future in MMA.
- •McGregor injured his knee during the UFC 329 fight.
- •Dana White suspects a torn ACL after the injury.
- •McGregor's previous knee injury was in 2013.
- •Further medical evaluations are necessary for his condition.
- •His future in MMA is uncertain due to the nature of the injury.
- 5:09 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White reveals Conor McGregor injury update after painful UFC 329 loss; McGregor refused crutches
"Conor McGregor immediately sought medical attention after suffering a gruesome knee injury at UFC 329
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