Conor McGregor's UFC 329 bout ends early due to knee injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:51 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Conor McGregor faced Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, but the fight concluded abruptly after just 69 seconds. McGregor appeared to injure his knee while attempting a leaping kick early in the contest. Following the fight, he left the Octagon without speaking to the media, raising questions about his health leading up to the event. Early social media clips suggest he may have been favoring his knee before the fight began. Further updates from UFC officials or McGregor himself are anticipated as speculation continues about his future in the sport.
- •UFC 329 took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- •McGregor's fight ended after just 69 seconds due to injury.
- •He left the Octagon immediately after the bout and did not engage media.
- •Video shows McGregor appearing to favor his knee before the fight.
- •Questions about McGregor's competitive future are now being raised.
- 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — Did Conor McGregor knee injury happen before UFC 329?
"The return of Conor McGregor did not go as planned, and online video has some wondering whether he was injured before UFC 329.
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