Conor McGregor's comeback fight ends in 69 seconds at UFC 329
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 6:09 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Conor McGregor faced Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, in Las Vegas. The bout ended in just 69 seconds due to a knee injury incurred by McGregor. This marked McGregor's return after a five-year absence, during which he sustained a leg injury in 2021. The event set a record of $25 million in gate sales. Following the fight, McGregor stated he had no prior injuries and expressed deep frustration over the outcome.
- •McGregor returned to the Octagon after five years away.
- •He suffered a self-inflicted knee injury just 69 seconds into the fight.
- •UFC 329 generated a record $25 million in gate sales.
- •McGregor's record over the past decade stands at 1-5.
- •He is scheduled for one more fight under his current UFC contract.
- 6:09 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor’s feeble comeback attempt lasted 69 seconds, a fitting end for his corroded legacy | UFC 329
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