Conor McGregor News
Jon Jones advises Conor McGregor on how to handle UFC 329 injury aftermath
Curtis Calhoun - July 16, 2026
Former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones struck a somber tone in his reaction to Conor McGregor’s disastrous comeback. Conor McGregor’s latest comeback attempt ended in disaster after he suffered a right leg injury just seconds into his return at UFC 329. Former BMF titleholder Max Holloway ended up winning the fight by TKO after McGregor was unable to continue competing following the injury.
UFC legend thinks Conor McGregor's newfound faith is hurting his fighting future
Curtis Calhoun - July 16, 2026
Former UFC champion TJ Dillashaw believes Conor McGregor needs to tap back into the brash mindset that made him a superstar. Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 return ended disastrously after suffering a right leg injury just seconds into his fight with Max Holloway. McGregor, who returned to the cage for the first time since UFC 264, blew out his right knee after opening up the action with a failed spinning wheel kick.
Conor McGregor calls for Max Holloway fight to be 'overturned' after UFC 329
Curtis Calhoun - July 16, 2026
UFC superstar Conor McGregor believes his short-lived return at UFC 329 should be moved to a no-contest after his leg injury. Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated return to the Octagon lasted mere seconds against Max Holloway last weekend at UFC 329.
Israel Adesanya suspects Conor McGregor was injured prior to UFC 329 walkout: "I have eyes"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 16, 2026
Israel Adesanya isn’t buying the story that Conor McGregor was injured solely off a failed jumping kick attempt. McGregor had high hopes going into his highly anticipated return at UFC 329. The Irish megastar was set to do battle with Max Holloway, and while the fight began, it quickly ended in anticlimactic fashion. McGregor began favoring his right knee after landing awkwardly from a jumping kick. He had trouble staying on his feet, and referee Mike Beltran had seen enough.
Max Holloway's coach casts doubt on Conor McGregor trilogy following freak injury: "It's a tough thing to do"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 15, 2026
A trilogy fight between Max Holloway and Conor McGregor appears to be doubtful if you ask “Blessed’s” coach. McGregor’s highly anticipated return ended in a letdown as the “Notorious” one seemingly blew out his knee before the action ever got going. In the UFC 329 main event, McGregor went for a jumping kick that went awry. He had trouble moving due to the injury, and the fight was eventually stopped.
Conor McGregor didn't want to fight at UFC 329, says Din Thomas
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.
UFC legend scorches Max Holloway for 'blowing' UFC 329 interview after Conor McGregor injury
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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's coach shares surprising take on Conor McGregor's injury at UFC 329
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.
Conor McGregor threw injury-causing kick in disastrous UFC 329 return because 'he was nervous,' Matt Brown believes
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 14, 2026
Conor McGregor’s highly discussed kick that led to his quick downfall at UFC 329 has a simple explanation if you ask Matt Brown. McGregor had been away from pro MMA competition for five years when he fought Max Holloway at UFC 329 this past Saturday. The only problem was that this wasn’t much of a fight. The “Notorious” one went for a jumping kick and ended up landing awkwardly, which impacted his right knee. McGregor struggled to move around and fell to the canvas several times before referee Mike Beltran called the bout off due to the injury.
Dustin Poirier has no sympathy for Conor McGregor after UFC 329 injury
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.
What's next for the stars of UFC 329?
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.
Michael Chandler surprisingly defends Conor McGregor after disastrous UFC 329 return
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.
Daniel Cormier defends Conor McGregor's wild kick in UFC 329 return prior to injury: "We need to be careful when we judge"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 13, 2026
Daniel Cormier doesn’t feel Conor McGregor should be vilified for attempting his home run kick against Max Holloway, which ultimately led to his injury. Cormier witnessed the unforeseen ending to McGregor’s MMA return during the UFC 329 main event. The UFC Hall of Famer was on the call when the “Notorious” one attempted an early blitz against Holloway this past Saturday. Within a matter of seconds, McGregor seemingly blew out his right knee. “Blessed” knew something was off, and referee Mike Beltran eventually put an end to the fight that never really got going.
Conor McGregor cannot main event again after UFC 329, says Chael Sonnen
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.
Conor McGregor's UFC 329 injury is the 'most disappointing moment in combat sports history,' says Sean O'Malley: 'I feel like I'm in shock"
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.
Conor McGregor's longtime coach 'devastated' by leg injury at UFC 329: "Doesn't get any worse than this"
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.
Dana White doubts Conor McGregor had pre-existing injury prior to unforeseen UFC 329 outcome: "Somebody would've noticed it"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 12, 2026
Amid speculation regarding Conor McGregor’s injury at UFC 329, Dana White doesn’t believe there was a pre-existing issue. McGregor did indeed make the walk for his highly anticipated return to the Octagon this past Saturday, but the entrance was all he got to soak up. The “Notorious” one hurt his right knee seemingly when going for a kick. The Irish megastar was limping around before the bout was stopped due to the injury.
Conor McGregor releases emotional statement following UFC 329 defeat
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.