Conor McGregor announces surgery, addresses UFC future after devastating UFC 329 injury

Conor McGregor, 37, suffered a knee injury just seconds into his comeback fight at UFC 329 on Saturday, July 12, 2026, losing to Max Holloway by TKO in just 69 seconds without landing a single significant strike. Two days after the defeat, McGregor announced on social media that he will undergo surgery to address the injury. He also confirmed his intention to complete the final fight remaining on his UFC contract as originally planned.