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McGregor injures leg on opening kick vs. Holloway at UFC 329

Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC at UFC 329 ended in a loss to Max Holloway following an early injury.

By · Published July 12, 2026  07:26 UTC · Updated July 14, 2026  13:29 UTC

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Conor McGregor suffered a knee injury during his UFC return and lost to Max Holloway in 69 seconds. McGregor denied that the injury was preexisting, while Dana White addressed conspiracy theories regarding the injury and potential retirement.

Epilogue added 98d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC at UFC 329 ended in a loss to Max Holloway following an early injury.
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Conor McGregor suffered a knee and leg injury during his match against Max Holloway at UFC 329. The incident occurred during an opening kick, resulting in a loss for McGregor after 69 seconds of action.

Coverage from Al Jazeera, The New York Times, CNN, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the short duration of the bout and the nature of the injury. Additionally, USA Today reports that Jake Paul responded to the outcome by posting a video.

Future updates are expected following the post-event press conference held by Dana White. Coverage does not yet specify the full medical extent of the injury or any potential impact on future events.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 100d ago.

Quick answers

How long did the fight last?

The fight lasted 69 seconds.

Who won the match at UFC 329?

Max Holloway won the match after Conor McGregor suffered an injury.

What injury did McGregor sustain?

According to coverage, McGregor suffered a knee and leg injury.

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Conor McGregor Max Holloway UFC 329 Dana White Jake Paul

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