Conor McGregor suffers early injury in return and loses to Max Holloway at UFC 329
- 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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An untimely injury marked the expected return of former champion Conor McGregor to the UFC.
MGK Disses Conor McGregor After Losing Fight With Brutal Knee Injury
MGK took great pleasure in watching Conor McGregor lose his UFC fight against Max Holloway, making fun of the fact that his knee gave out on him. The post MGK Disses Conor McGregor After Losing Fight With Brutal Knee Injury appeared first on VICE.
Despite trying to stand up and throw some additional blows, Conor McGregor's instability prevented him from continuing the fighting.
The hype was colossal, but the welterweight fight was quickly over when McGregor injured his leg again, reports Bloody Elbow.
UFC legend Conor McGregor returned to the cage early Sunday morning after a five-year hiatus, but injured his knee on his first punch and Max Holloway suffered a technical knockout.
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