Dana White confirms Conor McGregor suffers ACL tear after UFC 329
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:22 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Dana White announced that Conor McGregor has suffered a torn ACL and meniscus following his fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329. The bout ended abruptly just 69 seconds in after McGregor injured his knee on his first strike attempt. White labeled the injury as the worst-case scenario for the athlete, who is expected to undergo surgery and extensive rehabilitation. McGregor, who has just one fight remaining on his UFC contract, indicated he hopes to return within a year, drawing on his previous recovery from a similar injury in 2013. White emphasized that discussions about McGregor's next fight will only occur once he is cleared for hardcore training.
- •Conor McGregor injured his knee at UFC 329 against Max Holloway.
- •The fight was stopped 69 seconds after it began.
- •Dana White confirms McGregor has a torn ACL and meniscus.
- •McGregor hopes to return in less than a year after surgery.
- •He has one fight left on his current UFC contract.
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White confirms ACL tear for Conor McGregor: 'His knee's f*cked up'
"Dana White confirms Conor McGregor is facing the worst-case scenario with his knee after UFC 329.
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