Conor McGregor Injury Update After UFC 329 Disappointment
McGregor Announces Leg Scan Results
The Irish star took to Instagram Wednesday night, delivering a brief injury update and a notable request. He revealed that he will receive the results of a leg scan the following day, a scan ordered after a severe setback during his comeback bout. In the post, McGregor declared, “The fight should be a not contest and all bets returned,” signaling his desire for the outcome to be formally recognized as a no‑contest. The timing adds another layer to his recent string of defeats, all coming at age 38.
Details of the UFC 329 Collapse
The injury that now haunts McGregor occurred in the opening round of UFC 329, held at the T‑Mobile Arena on July 11, 2026. Within roughly 69 seconds of the fight, his knee gave way while attempting a kicking combination, prompting referee Mike Belton to halt the contest at the 1:09 mark. Visual evidence captured McGregor hitting the canvas after a jumping roundhouse kick, grasping his right leg in obvious pain before the stoppage. Max Holloway claimed a victory, while McGregor’s comeback ended dramatically short.
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Conor McGregor of Ireland falls after sustaining an injury on a kick in the first around against Max Holloway of the United States in their welterweight bout during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena on July 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev. The Conor McGregor comeback fight ended in disappointment, confusion and frustration.
McGregor opened the long-awaited fight with a jumping, roundhouse kick and fell. Then he got up, tried again to kick and fell again.
And then came the final fall and the end. McGregor threw a hard left and landed on the mat. Once back on his feet, he reached for his injured right leg as if it were about to buckle. With that, referee Mike Belton stopped the fight at 1:09 of the first round.
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Conor McGregor of Ireland throws a punch in the first round against Max Holloway of the United States in their welterweight bout during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena on July 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev.
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Mel Gibson looks on as Conor McGregor fights Max Holloway in a welterweight bout during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena.
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Dee Devlin, wife of Conor McGregor, looks on during a welterweight bout between Max Holloway and Conor McGregor during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena.
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Conor McGregor (right) attempts a flying kick at the start of his fight against Max Holloway during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena.
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Tucker Carlson, Vince Vaughn, and Mel Gibson look on as Conor McGregor fights Max Holloway in a welterweight bout during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena.
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Dee Devlin, wife of Conor McGregor, looks on during a welterweight bout between Max Holloway and Conor McGregor during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena.
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Conor McGregor (left) falls down against Max Holloway during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena.
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Conor McGregor (red gloves) fights Max Holloway (blue gloves) in a welterweight bout during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena.
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Conor McGregor (left) attempts to get up after falling against Max Holloway during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena.
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Conor McGregor (center) reacts after suffering an injury that ended his fight with Max Holloway during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena.
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Max Holloway of the United States celebrates after defeating Conor McGregor of Ireland in their welterweight bout during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena on July 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev.
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Max Holloway (right) greets Conor McGregor after their fight ended due to injury during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena.
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Conor McGregor reacts after suffering an injury the ended his fight with Max Holloway during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena.
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Conor McGregor of Ireland walks off after sustaining a leg injury and losing in the first round of his fight with Max Holloway of the United States in their welterweight bout during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena on July 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev.
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