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Las Vegas: McGregor suffers 69-second injury defeat

PUBLISHED Jul 12, 2026, 10:14 PM ET

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Conor McGregor’s long-awaited UFC return ended after just 69 seconds on Saturday night when he suffered an apparent right knee injury against Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. The 37-year-old Irish fighter appeared to hurt his knee while planting his right foot after a missed opening roundhouse kick, collapsing multiple times before referee Mike Beltran stopped the welterweight bout. Holloway was awarded a TKO victory at 1:09 of the first round. Medical staff assisted McGregor from the octagon, as he was unable to put weight on his right leg. McGregor’s record falls to 22-7; Holloway’s improves to 27-7.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

July 2021 McGregor breaks leg versus Poirier
Post-2021 McGregor begins rehabilitation and bulking
Pre-2024 UFC 329 built around McGregor return
Saturday night UFC 329 held in Las Vegas
Opening seconds McGregor throws roundhouse kick
Moments later McGregor’s right knee buckles badly
1:09 first round referee stops Holloway bout
After stoppage McGregor helped out, unable weightbear

News Intelligence

McGregor's quick defeat could impact UFC's popularity. He's a big draw. If he's out for long, viewership might drop. If you're a fan, this could mean fewer exciting fights to watch.