Conor McGregor injures leg in quick loss to Max Holloway in UFC 329
Conor McGregor suffered a knee injury in the opening seconds of his UFC 329 bout against Max Holloway, leading to a doctor's stoppage. McGregor denied having pre-existing injuries, despite the quick and disappointing end to his return fight.
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Add The New York Post on Google LAS VEGAS — Conor McGregor just can’t stay healthy.
McGregor charged at Max Holloway for a head kick and landed funny on his leg in the opening seconds.
His knee buckled and appeared to pop out of place a few times before the fight was called due to a doctor’s stoppage.
Conor McGregor injures his knee after a kick in his quick, ugly loss to Max Holloway in UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC It’s perhaps the most disappointing finish in UFC history, and the fans let McGregor hear it post-fight with a steady diet of boos for the enigmatic UFC star.
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