Conor McGregor Confirms Torn ACL and Meniscus at UFC 329

Conor McGregor has confirmed he suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee during his ill-fated comeback fight at UFC 329, an injury that will sideline the former champion for an extended period. The 38-year-old Irishman made the announcement on social media on July 19, 2026, detailing the damage sustained in his bout against Max Holloway on July 11.

The fight, McGregor's first in five years, ended abruptly just over a minute into the first round. McGregor landed awkwardly while attempting a leaping kick at the start of the contest, immediately injuring his knee. He tried to continue but fell to the canvas twice more, prompting referee Mike Beltran to stop the fight, resulting in a TKO loss for McGregor.

In his post, McGregor noted the injury mirrored one he sustained in his opposite leg during his first fight with Holloway back in 2013. "It is the same injury as the first Holloway fight, only this time the opposite leg. Quite shocking," he wrote. Following that initial injury, McGregor returned to competition within nine months to fight Diego Brandao. He expressed optimism that modern medicine could facilitate a similar or faster recovery this time, stating it is "well...