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Conor McGregor suffers early injury in return and loses to Max Holloway at UFC 329
McGregor’s comeback ended after 1:09 when a knee injury forced him out, while Holloway handed him an early stoppage defeat.
- On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Conor McGregor's return at UFC 329 ended abruptly when he suffered a right knee injury 1:09 into the first round, awarding Max Holloway a TKO victory at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena.
- The 37-year-old Irishman's first professional bout in five years followed a lengthy recovery from a broken leg sustained during his 2021 match against American Dustin Poirier, which had sidelined his career.
- Massive demand for the comeback generated a gate exceeding $25 million with nearly 20,000 fans in attendance; McGregor earned a base salary of $15 million for the main event.
- "What can I say," Holloway said, "I had him weak in the knees." The victor expressed interest in a potential rematch once McGregor recovers from the injury.
- Legal controversies, including a 2024 civil court finding ordering McGregor to pay $248,000 in damages for sexual assault, have intensified scrutiny on his status as a headliner, complicating his career future.
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