Conor McGregor suffers new injury in UFC fight against Max Holloway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:36 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Conor McGregor faced Max Holloway in his first fight since 2021, but the match ended quickly due to a knee injury. McGregor appeared to injure himself while attempting a jumping kick in the early moments of the bout, leading to the referee stopping the fight at Las Vegas's T-Mobile Arena. This injury raises questions about his future in the UFC and the possibility of fulfilling the final fight on his contract. The specifics of the injury are unclear, with speculation around a potential ACL issue that may sideline him for several months.
- •McGregor fought for the first time in five years.
- •Injury occurred during a jumping kick attempt.
- •Fight stopped in round one due to McGregor's condition.
- •Holloway calls for a trilogy bout after the fight.
- •McGregor's injury may require 6-12 months to heal.
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"McGregor, who turns 38 on Tuesday, appeared to injure himself by throwing a jumping kick in the opening seconds against Max Holloway, in his first fight since breaking his leg in 2021
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