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McGregor’s Comeback Cut Short as Knee Injury Ends UFC 329 Main Event

An early knee injury that forced his withdrawal leaves McGregor’s recovery timeline, medical tests and any rematch unresolved.

Overview

  • Conor McGregor headlined UFC 329 at the T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and suffered a reported knee injury early in the first round of his rematch with Max Holloway.
  • McGregor was unable to continue and Holloway was awarded the victory by retirement/withdrawal shortly after the stoppage.
  • Initial accounts say McGregor landed awkwardly on a jumping kick before signaling he could not go on, and UFC and medical teams were preparing further evaluations after the fight.
  • UFC 329 was broadcast globally through platforms such as Paramount+ in the United States and much of Latin America and HBO Max/Eurosport in Spain, with the stacked main card already completed around the main event.
  • The matchup was a long‑awaited 2013 rematch and the end of McGregor’s five‑year absence since his 2021 leg fracture, leaving immediate questions about his long‑term health, recovery and future bookings for both fighters.