Dana White addresses Conor McGregor's injury during UFC 329 main event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 5:11 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Conor McGregor suffered an injury just seconds into the main event of UFC 329 on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight was waved off 1:09 into Round 1, disappointing fans and UFC officials. Dana White stated that doctors suspect a possible blown ACL, though he had not yet spoken to McGregor about the injury. The unusual circumstances surrounding the injury have led to speculation as to when it may have occurred, with viewers suggesting it could be linked to McGregor's initial flying kick attempt. The fight was anticipated due to McGregor's five-year layoff from the sport, and White declined to comment on future matchups following the abrupt ending.
- •Conor McGregor's fight at UFC 329 was stopped early due to injury.
- •Dana White suggests potential ACL injury but confirms no official diagnosis.
- •Speculation surrounds the timing of McGregor's injury during the fight.
- •The match was highly anticipated after McGregor's five-year hiatus.
- •White refrains from discussing future matchups post-fight.
- 6:33 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White reacts Conor McGregor's brutal UFC 329 injury in comeback fight: 'Unbelievable'
- 5:11 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White reacts to Conor McGregor's injury, reveals what UFC doctors assume
"The UFC boss is unsure what's next for Conor McGregor after yet another fight-ending injury in defeat.
"What injury did Conor McGregor suffer at UFC 329? Here's what UFC doctors are assuming pre-scans.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 6:33 AMDana White reacts Conor McGregor's brutal UFC 329 injury in comeback fight: 'Unbelievable'
The UFC boss is unsure what's next for Conor McGregor after yet another fight-ending injury in defeat.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 5:11 AMDana White reacts to Conor McGregor's injury, reveals what UFC doctors assume
What injury did Conor McGregor suffer at UFC 329? Here's what UFC doctors are assuming pre-scans.
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