Conor McGregor's UFC 329 comeback ended after 69 seconds when a knee injury forced the main event to stop. This article separates confirmed UFC updates from early post-fight speculation.
What happened?
McGregor injured his knee during the opening exchange with Max Holloway. The official result was Holloway by TKO due to injury at 1:09 of Round 1.
What did McGregor say?
McGregor announced plans for surgery, prehabilitation and a return to martial-arts practice. Those statements described his intentions, not a guaranteed competition date.
What did UFC later confirm?
UFC later reported Dana White saying McGregor was having knee surgery and identifying the injury as an ACL issue. The recovery timetable depends on medical evaluation and rehabilitation.
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Official source: https://www.ufc.com/news/conor-mcgregor-announces-surgery-after-ufc-329-injury
FAQs
Is this UFC 329 information historical?
Yes. UFC 329 took place on July 11, 2026, so historical odds and ranking context are labeled as such.
Where can the result be verified?
The official UFC event and results pages are the primary references.
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