Conor McGregor suffers knee injury in 69‑second loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329

Conor McGregor returned to the UFC after a five‑year hiatus to face Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. The bout ended after 69 seconds when McGregor injured his right knee on a missed spinning kick, prompting a referee‑stopped TKO victory for Holloway.

Medical observers said the injury could involve torn ligaments or a meniscus tear, and McGregor said he would undergo scans and likely surgery. In a post‑fight Instagram video he said, “We’ll be back! In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen,” and later wrote, “1. I will have the results of the scan on my leg tomorrow. 2. The fight should be a no contest and all bets returned.”

The fight became the most heavily wagered MMA event in sportsbook history, with DraftKings reporting that 92 % of the money bet on the fight backed McGregor. The abrupt ending sparked criticism from former champions such as Dustin Poirier, TJ Dillashaw and Michael Bisping, who questioned McGregor’s mindset and recent religious framing. McGregor still has one fight left on his UFC contract, but the timeline for a possible return remains uncertain.