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Conor McGregor suffers knee injury in quick UFC 329 fight against Holloway

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 9:08 AM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Conor McGregor suffers knee injury in quick UFC 329 fight against Holloway
Summary

Conor McGregor faced Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 12, 2026, but the fight ended abruptly just 69 seconds in due to a knee injury. McGregor, in his first bout since 2021, appeared to sustain the injury early when his knee buckled after a failed kick. This marks McGregor's third consecutive defeat, with his last win being in 2016. Following the fight, UFC commentator Michael Bisping suggested that a serious injury could end McGregor's career. McGregor has publicly stated that he entered the fight without any prior injuries, countering speculation about his fitness.

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  • •McGregor returned to the octagon after a long absence.
  • •Fight lasted only 69 seconds due to injury.
  • •This was McGregor's third consecutive loss in his career.
  • •Michael Bisping hinted at possible career implications from the injury.
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  • 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — 'Finished' & 'career over' - is this the end for McGregor?
  • 9:08 AMBBC Sport — 'Finished' & 'career over' - is this the end for McGregor?
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Moments after Conor McGregor did his trademark strut around the octagon before facing Max Holloway at UFC 329, he was hobbling out of the T-Mobile Arena.

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Moments after Conor McGregor did his trademark strut around the octagon before facing Max Holloway at UFC 329, he was hobbling out of the T-Mobile Arena.

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