Conor McGregor returned to the Octagon on July 12, 2026, after nearly five years, facing Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 in Las Vegas. McGregor began the fight aggressively, attempting a running kick and a head kick, but slipped on both attempts. Holloway took advantage of the situation, gaining top position and landing a right hand. Shortly after, McGregor fell again after attempting a kick with his right leg, which appeared to buckle. The fight was stopped shortly thereafter, resulting in a TKO victory for Holloway. UFC CEO Dana White noted during the broadcast that a replay showed the moment McGregor appeared to sustain the injury, which was not to the same leg he had broken in a previous fight against Dustin Poirier in 2021. This loss extends McGregor's winless streak, with his last victory occurring in January 2020 against Donald Cerrone. McGregor previously defeated Holloway in a 2013 featherweight match before both fighters became widely recognized in MMA.
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Conor McGregor suffers knee injury in UFC 329 return against Max Holloway
Conor McGregor's return to the UFC at UFC 329 on July 12, 2026, was cut short by a knee injury sustained in the first round against Max Holloway, resulting in a TKO loss. This marks McGregor's continued winless streak since his last victory in January 2020.
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Conor McGregor's long-awaited Octagon return cut short by apparent knee injury seconds into UFC 329
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Conor McGregor suffers knee injury in UFC 329 return against Max Holloway