McGregor Announces Surgery and Rehab Plan After Knee Injury at UFC 329

Conor McGregor has announced plans for surgery and a return to the octagon after his long-awaited comeback fight ended in a devastating knee injury just over a minute into the first round. The former two-division UFC champion suffered the injury on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the main event of UFC 329 in Las Vegas, losing to Max Holloway by technical knockout.

The fight concluded abruptly at the 1:09 mark when McGregor landed awkwardly on his right leg after attempting a jumping roundhouse kick that Holloway avoided. The referee stopped the bout after McGregor went to the mat multiple times, unable to continue. He did not land a significant strike. On Monday, July 13, McGregor outlined his path forward in an Instagram post, writing, "Surgery. Prehab. Return to martial arts practice. Go again. Final fight of the contract. Please God!"

McGregor and his team have insisted the injury was not pre-existing. His manager, John Kavanagh, stated the specific kick was drilled daily in training without issue. After the fight, McGregor expressed profound frustration on social media, writing that he had no injuries going into the bout and described the experience as "hell." UFC President Dana...