McGregor injured in first round loss to Holloway at UFC 329
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:17 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Conor McGregor returned to the octagon at UFC 329 on July 12, but faced a disastrous outcome, losing to Max Holloway in the first round and sustaining a serious leg injury. The bout, part of the International Fight Week, was marked by McGregor's inability to perform effectively after a five-year hiatus. Meanwhile, Paddy Pimblett highlighted the event with a quick submission victory against Benoit Saint Denis in the co-main event. Discussions surrounding McGregor's future possibilities and rehabilitation are ongoing after this setback.
- •McGregor lost to Holloway in the first round.
- •He sustained a serious leg injury during the fight.
- •Pimblett secured a quick submission win against Saint Denis.
- •The event took place during International Fight Week.
- •Discussions on McGregor's comeback strategy are underway.
- 8:17 AMYahoo Sports — UFC 329 post-fight show: Reaction to Conor McGregor’s disastrous injury, Holloway and Pimblett wins
- 8:17 AMMMA Fighting — UFC 329 post-fight show: Reaction to Conor McGregor’s disastrous injury, Holloway and Pimblett wins
"Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon after five years couldn’t have gone worse — he lost the fight in the first round, and suffered another horrific injury. Was the ending to the main event between McGregor and Max Holloway the biggest buzzkill result in UFC history? Following Saturday night’s International Fight Week card, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and José Youngs react to the event as a whole, McGregor getting injured and losing the fight to Holloway, what “Blessed” gains from the victory, and how McGregor can try to make a second comeback after a bad leg injury. Additionally, they discuss Paddy Pimblett stealing the show with his quick submission win against Benoit Saint Denis in the co-main event, the many options in play for “The Baddy,” and more. Watch the UFC 329 post-fight show above, or an audio-only version of the show can also be streamed below and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your pods.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 8:17 AMUFC 329 post-fight show: Reaction to Conor McGregor’s disastrous injury, Holloway and Pimblett wins
UFC 329 ended in disaster
- MMA FightingJul 12, 2026, 8:17 AMUFC 329 post-fight show: Reaction to Conor McGregor’s disastrous injury, Holloway and Pimblett wins
Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon after five years couldn’t have gone worse — he lost the fight in the first round, and suffered another horrific injury. Was the ending to the main event between McGregor and Max Holloway the biggest buzzkill result in UFC history? Following Saturday night’s International Fight Week card, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and José Youngs react to the event as a whole, McGregor getting injured and losing the fight to Holloway, what “Blessed” gains from the victory, and how McGregor can try to make a second comeback after a bad leg injury. Additionally, they discuss Paddy Pimblett stealing the show with his quick submission win against Benoit Saint Denis in the co-main event, the many options in play for “The Baddy,” and more. Watch the UFC 329 post-fight show above, or an audio-only version of the show can also be streamed below and on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your pods.
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