Conor McGregor suffers injury in first UFC fight in more than 5 years

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Conor McGregor suffers injury in first UFC fight in more than 5 years

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Updated: 10:11 PM MDT Jul 11, 2026

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Conor McGregor’s return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ended at just 1:09 of the first round Saturday night because of a leg injury.Video above: Conor McGregor arrested for allegedly stealing, smashing fan’s phoneFighting 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.

Conor McGregor’s return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ended at just 1:09 of the first round Saturday night because of a leg injury.

Video above: Conor McGregor arrested for allegedly stealing, smashing fan’s phone

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.



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