Conor McGregor's UFC 329 injury leads to early TKO loss against Holloway

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Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Conor McGregor's UFC 329 injury leads to early TKO loss against Holloway
Summary

At UFC 329 in Las Vegas, Conor McGregor's return to the octagon ended abruptly after just 69 seconds. McGregor suffered an injury following a jump kick that caused the referee to stop the fight, awarding Max Holloway a first-round TKO victory. John Kavanagh, McGregor's coach, expressed devastation over the outcome, stating the kick was part of their training. There is speculation about whether McGregor had a pre-existing injury leading up to the fight, but Kavanagh denied that was the case. UFC CEO Dana White mentioned concerns regarding a possible torn ACL for McGregor.

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  • Conor McGregor injured his knee 69 seconds into UFC 329.
  • Max Holloway was awarded the victory by TKO due to injury.
  • John Kavanagh reported that the kick was heavily practiced.
  • UFC medical team fears McGregor may have a torn ACL.
  • Discussion ongoing about whether McGregor had a prior injury.
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  • 5:50 PMYahoo SportsConor McGregor's coach: Knee 'never an issue' before UFC 329 injury
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Conor McGregor's longtime head coach John Kavanagh is "devastated" by what unfolded in the UFC 329 main event.

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