Conor McGregor suffers knee injury in defeat to Max Holloway at UFC 329
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Conor McGregor faced Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 12, 2026, marking his return after a five-year absence. McGregor injured his right knee on the first kick, resulting in a stoppage after just 69 seconds. Despite the quick defeat, McGregor expressed determination to return, stating he had no prior injuries. Holloway, who won the match, has expressed interest in a rematch with McGregor in the future.
- •McGregor injured his knee after a kick early in the fight.
- •The bout ended in 69 seconds at UFC 329.
- •McGregor vows to make a comeback after recovery.
- •Holloway jokes about making McGregor 'weak in the knees.'
- •Holloway is open to future fights with McGregor.
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — McGregor says knee fine before first-kick injury, vows return
"Conor McGregor said Sunday his right knee was fine before he injured it on the first kick of his mixed martial arts showdown with Max Holloway to end a five-year layoff.Triumphant Holloway, who joked of making McGregor "weak in the knees," said he wants to fight McGregor again whenever possible.
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