Conor McGregor News

Harry Kettle - July 15, 2026

MMA analyst Din Thomas has given his thoughts on what went down with Conor McGregor in the UFC 329 main event. At UFC 329, Conor McGregor attempted to make a successful return to mixed martial arts after five years away. Of course, as we know, it didn’t go very well, with the Irishman seemingly injuring himself on the first kick he threw.

Curtis Calhoun - July 14, 2026

A UFC Hall of Famer believes Max Holloway squandered a massive opportunity after Conor McGregor’s injury at UFC 329. Former UFC featherweight and BMF champ Max Holloway earned a first-round win over Conor McGregor at UFC 329 last Saturday, albeit under unfortunate circumstances.

Cole Shelton - July 14, 2026

Javier Mendez, the former head coach of Khabib Nurmagomedov, had a surprising take on Conor McGregor following UFC 329. McGregor and Nurmagomedov were rivals in the UFC, and despite Nurmagomedov being retired for years, the Irishman has continued to take shots at him. Yet, after UFC 329, which saw McGregor hurt his knee just seconds into the fight, Mendez said he actually felt bad for the Irishman.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 14, 2026

If Conor McGregor fulfills the final fight on his UFC deal, Israel Adesanya thinks Michael Chandler is the lone opponent for “Mystic Mac.” Things did not go as planned for McGregor in his first pro MMA fight in five years. McGregor made his entrance inside T-Mobile Arena to his usual pomp and circumstance, although some feel even that was a bit diminished from his peak years. Nonetheless, McGregor made his way inside the Octagon for the first time since 2021, and fans were intrigued by which version of the “Notorious” one they would get to see.

Harry Kettle - July 14, 2026

UFC legend Dustin Poirier has no sympathy for rival Conor McGregor following the latter’s injury at UFC 329. On Saturday night, Conor McGregor injured himself with the first kick he threw against Max Holloway at UFC 329. As a result, he was unable to get beyond the first 70 seconds of the contest, meaning that Holloway was declared the winner.

Cole Shelton - July 13, 2026

The UFC was in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday for a stacked UFC 329 card. In the main event, Conor McGregor made his return after five years off to rematch Max Holloway, but this time at featherweight. The co-main event saw Benoit Saint Denis take on Paddy Pimblett in a pivotal lightweight scrap. Ultimately, it was Holloway who won by first-round TKO in 69 seconds as McGregor suffered a knee injury which ended the bout. In the co-main event, Pimblett made quick work of Saint Denis as he earned a submission win in 52 seconds.

Curtis Calhoun - July 13, 2026

Michael Chandler took a surprising stance on Conor McGregor’s disastrous return to the Octagon at UFC 329 last weekend. Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor’s comeback fight lasted mere seconds after suffering a knee injury against Max Holloway at UFC 329. In his first fight in five years, McGregor suffered a right knee injury after opening up the fight with an attempted spinning wheel kick.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 13, 2026

Dustin Poirier wonders if Conor McGregor hasn’t been taking care of his body the way that he used to. McGregor was set to make his highly-anticipated return to the Octagon in the UFC 329 main event. While the fight started and there were strikes thrown, there wasn’t much of a bout at all. McGregor suffered a right knee injury and his opponent, Max Holloway, refused to pounce when he realized that the Irishman hurt himself off a jumping kick. Referee Mike Beltran stopped the fight, and McGregor’s return ended in disaster.

Harry Kettle - July 13, 2026

MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has given his thoughts on Conor McGregor’s future after his latest setback at UFC 329. In the main event of UFC 329, Conor McGregor fell short in a big way. In the opening moments of his fight against Max Holloway, he seemed to pick up an injury to his knee. Within just over a minute, the contest was over, and Conor had lost as a result of an injury for the second straight fight.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 12, 2026

Sean O’Malley is in disbelief that Conor McGregor’s UFC return ended before it ever got going. McGregor made his long-anticipated comeback fight this past Saturday, but it didn’t feel like a true bout. Early in the UFC 329 main event against Max Holloway, McGregor went for a jumping kick that appeared to blow out his knee. Holloway and McGregor knew something was off right away, and the referee eventually ended the fight.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 12, 2026

Conor McGregor’s longtime coach has spoken out after his fighter suffered an injury during the UFC 329 main event. McGregor was hoping to turn back the clock with a vintage performance in his first fight since 2021. The “Notorious” one’s bout five years ago ended when he broke his left leg, and his return concluded with a right leg injury. McGregor went for a jumping kick early in his fight with Max Holloway, but he landed awkwardly on the canvas. It was clear to Holloway and McGregor that something was wrong before the referee stepped in to stop the fight.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 12, 2026

Paddy Pimblett is sympathetic towards Conor McGregor after the premature conclusion to the UFC 329 headliner. The stage was set for McGregor to make his big return after being away from pro MMA competition for five years. The “Notorious” one made his walkout for a rematch with fellow MMA icon Max Holloway. Early in the fight, McGregor went for a jumping kick, but he appeared to land awkwardly on his right leg. McGregor had issues moving around before the fight was stopped due to the injury.

Harry Kettle - July 12, 2026

UFC veteran Conor McGregor has released a statement in the wake of his injury-related loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329. In the main event of UFC 329, Conor McGregor was defeated by Max Holloway. The result came due to an injury sustained by the Irishman in the opening stages of the contest, and when it became evident that an injury had occurred, the result became inevitable.

Chris Taylor - July 11, 2026

Tonight’s UFC 329 event was headlined by a highly anticipated rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway. McGregor and Holloway had originally met way back in August of 2013 in a featherweight contest, with ‘Notorious’ emerging victorious by unanimous decision. This time around their fight was taking place at welterweight.

Chris Taylor - July 11, 2026

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 329 results, including the main event rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway. McGregor and Holloway originally met way back in August of 2013 in a featherweight contest, with ‘Notorious’ emerging victorious by unanimous decision. This time around their fight will be taking place at welterweight.

Chris Taylor - July 11, 2026

The Octagon returns to T-Mobile Arena for tonight’s UFC 329 event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2. McGregor and Holloway originally met way back in August of 2013 in a featherweight contest, with ‘Notorious’ emerging victorious by unanimous decision. This time around their fight will be taking place at welterweight.

Curtis Calhoun - July 10, 2026

The ‘Drake curse’ might be back in play as Conor McGregor and Max Holloway clash in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 329. For the first time in five years, Conor McGregor will make his highly-anticipated walk to the Octagon at UFC 329 on Saturday in Las Vegas. McGregor and former BMF titleholder Max Holloway headline a stacked card to cap off the UFC’s annual International Fight Week event.

Cole Shelton - July 10, 2026

Jose Aldo has shared his prediction for Saturday’s UFC 329 main event between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway. McGregor and Holloway are set to rematch on Saturday, and heading into the bout, the Irishman is a +180 underdog while the Hawaiian is a -225 favorite on FanDuel. Given that Aldo has fought both of them, he’s familiar with both, and he expects Holloway to get his hand raised.