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Conor McGregor suffers knee injury in UFC 329 comeback attempt

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:38 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Conor McGregor suffers knee injury in UFC 329 comeback attempt

Summary

Conor McGregor attempted to return to the octagon at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, after a five-year absence. However, his comeback was short-lived as he suffered a knee injury just 69 seconds into the fight. Alistair Overeem expressed skepticism about McGregor's prospects in the sport, suggesting that his phase as a competitive fighter is over. McGregor has made lifestyle changes, including embracing religion, as he faces another long layoff due to this injury. There are no immediate updates on a potential return to competition for McGregor following this latest setback.

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By the Numbers

•McGregor returned after five years off at UFC 329
•Injured his knee 69 seconds into the fight
•Overeem questions McGregor's fighting future
•McGregor blames past behavior on alcohol and drugs
•No timeline for McGregor's comeback has been provided

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Alistair Overeem knows a thing or two about being done (and having the face to prove it). That’s probably why the former UFC heavyweight feels confident assessing the failed comeback attempt from Conor McGregor at UFC 329 last month in Las Vegas. “Notorious” returned from a five-year absence and blew out his knee in just […]
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