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Part of situation: UFC329 fallout: McGregor injury and recovery timeline (59 clusters)

Conor McGregor Suffers Knee Injury 69 Seconds Into UFC 329 Return

Conor McGregor UFC 329 knee injury Max Holloway contract status

Conor McGregor made his long‑awaited UFC comeback on 12 July 2026 at UFC 329, facing Max Holloway in the main event at T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Within 69 seconds, McGregor attempted a jumping round‑house kick, landed awkwardly and collapsed, prompting referee Mike Beltran to stop the bout. Holloway won by technical knockout, and UFC president Dana White said the injury appeared to be a blown ACL.

McGregor announced he will undergo knee surgery and plans to fulfill the final fight remaining on his contract, though the timeline for a possible April 2027 bout is now uncertain. The abrupt loss raises questions about his contractual status and future earnings. Betting activity showed a strong public focus on McGregor, with the majority of wagers placed on him despite being a +275 underdog. Speculation also surfaced about a previously considered matchup with Brazilian fighter Carlos Prates and sparked conspiracy‑theory videos alleging the injury was pre‑existing.

The incident marks McGregor’s second consecutive fight ending in a severe injury, following a broken ankle at UFC 264 in 2021, and adds to ongoing discussions about his career longevity and the UFC’s handling of top‑star contracts.

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