‘Karma’: Fierce Conor McGregor rival Dustin Poirier responds to injury at UFC 329

Conor McGregor suffered a first-round knee injury against Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 12, 2026, losing the fight after the referee waved off the contest. It marked the second consecutive first-round injury ending for McGregor, whose previous bout five years earlier also concluded in a first-round leg break against Dustin Poirier. Poirier responded to the news by calling it 'karma,' stating 'it couldn't have happened to a better guy,' while McGregor, who turned 38 on July 14, is expected to undergo surgery with a potential return targeted for April 2027.