Conor McGregor Announces Surgery After UFC 329 Injury

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor announced he will undergo surgery after suffering a knee injury during the main event of UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena. His bout against Max Holloway lasted just 69 seconds before referee Mike Beltran stopped the contest due to the injury, ending McGregor's return from a five-year hiatus. McGregor posted on X that the injury came without warning, describing himself as 'beyond dark' and stating he had no prior injuries heading into the fight.