UFC 329 Mixed Martial Arts

Conor McGregor, right, embraces Max Holloway after McGregor lost in a welterweight fight at the UFC 329 mixed martial arts event Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Las Vegas.

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Conor McGregor suffers early knee injury in return, loses to Max Holloway at UFC 329

Conor McGregor suffers early knee injury in return, loses to Max Holloway at UFC 329

Conor McGregor’s return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ended at just 1:09 of the first round Saturday night because of a knee injury. Fighting for the first time in more than five years, McGregor flew across the ring with a flying left roundhouse kick when the match started and landed awkwardly on his right knee. After attempting to kick and strike Holloway (28-9-0) two more times, it was clear McGregor (22-7-0) couldn’t finish the scheduled five-round welterweight bout.