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Conor McGregor's UFC 329 comeback cut short by knee injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:40 AM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Conor McGregor's UFC 329 comeback cut short by knee injury
Summary

Conor McGregor returned to the Octagon in Las Vegas for UFC 329 on July 12, facing Max Holloway in a highly anticipated rematch. Just over a minute into the fight, McGregor appeared to injure his right knee following an awkward jump kick, leading to the bout being stopped. This marked his first fight in five years, and McGregor's response post-fight was criticized as he left the arena without addressing fans or the media. His future in the sport could be in jeopardy if he faces a lengthy recovery from this injury.

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  • •McGregor returned to the Octagon for UFC 329 after five years away.
  • •He injured his right knee early in the fight against Holloway.
  • •The fight was stopped just over a minute in due to the injury.
  • •McGregor did not address fans or the media after the fight.
  • •His recovery could take a year, complicating his future in the UFC.
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  • 4:40 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor Handles Embarrassing UFC 329 Loss Like a P4P Sore Loser & Needs To Retire
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On Saturday night in Las Vegas, Conor McGregor made his long-awaited return to the Octagon for a UFC 329 main […]

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