Conor McGregor suffers knee injury during UFC debut against Max Holloway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:19 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Conor McGregor's return to the Octagon ended abruptly at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11, 2026. After attempting a jumping kick, his knee buckled, resulting in a TKO loss to Max Holloway at 1:09 of the first round. This was McGregor's first fight in five years following a serious leg injury in July 2021. The nature of his current knee injury remains unconfirmed, but early observations suggest significant damage. The circumstances around his injury may lead to further scrutiny regarding the Octagon's surface.
- •McGregor injured his knee while attempting a jump kick.
- •Fight was stopped by referee Mike Beltran after 69 seconds.
- •This marked McGregor's return after a five-year hiatus.
- •Max Holloway expressed interest in a potential third fight.
- •No official medical diagnosis for McGregor has been announced.
- 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor’s Injury: What Happened To His Knee?
"Conor McGregor's UFC return lasted 69 seconds after his knee buckled on a jumping kick. Here's the sequence, the 2013 ACL history and what comes next for him.
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