Conor McGregor suffers knee injury in UFC 329, warm-up video released
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 12:31 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Conor McGregor's return to the Octagon ended prematurely at UFC 329 on July 11, when he suffered a knee injury against Max Holloway just seconds into the fight. After launching a leaping kick, McGregor fell awkwardly, prompting the referee to stop the bout shortly after it began. This led to social media speculation about a possible pre-existing injury. In response, the UFC released a video showing McGregor warming up prior to the fight, which displayed him executing kicks without visible signs of a knee issue. McGregor denied any injuries before the match, describing the incident as shocking and unexpected. His future in the cage remains uncertain as he begins recovery.
- •McGregor's match against Holloway ended due to a knee injury.
- •UFC shared a warm-up video showing McGregor before the fight.
- •McGregor denied having an injury prior to the bout.
- •The fight was stopped by referee Mike Beltran shortly after it began.
- •Next steps for McGregor and Holloway's future plans remain unclear.
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor UFC 329 warm-up video should quiet pre-fight injury rumors
"The UFC shared video of Conor McGregor's warm-up before suffering an injury against Max Holloway, but will it quiet the conspiracies?
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