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McGregor TKO'd, Likely Torn ACL, Holloway Eyes Trilogy

7/12/2026

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McGregor Knee Injury

Conor McGregor suffered a right-knee injury and was stopped by TKO at 1:09 of round one after his kick buckled his knee in his UFC 329 bout against Max Holloway on July 11.
UFC president Dana White said doctors suspect a torn ACL, noting no injury signs at the weigh-in.
Max Holloway said he will discuss a trilogy once McGregor recovers, adding “I had him weak in the knees.”

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McGregor MRI Risk

The July 11 bout was Conor McGregor (UFC fighter)’s final fight under his UFC contract, ending in a stoppage.
The arena booed the stoppage, accusing a stunt, which now threatens International Fight Week’s promotional momentum.
After leaving the octagon without speaking to Joe Rogan (commentator), doctors scheduled an MRI within hours that could sideline McGregor for up to a year.

History

Historical Context

When Ronda Rousey lost her bantamweight title to Holly Holm at UFC 193 on November 15 2015, the upset drew 1.1 million PPV buys and a record 56,214-person crowd, proving a star’s injury can upend title cycles. That precedent guided UFC president Dana White’s response to Conor McGregor’s ACL tear at UFC 329, forcing reshaped matchmaking and ticket strategies.

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McGregor Knee Injury

Conor McGregor suffered a right-knee injury and was stopped by TKO at 1:09 of round one after his kick buckled his knee in his UFC 329 bout against Max Holloway on July 11.
UFC president Dana White said doctors suspect a torn ACL, noting no injury signs at the weigh-in.
Max Holloway said he will discuss a trilogy once McGregor recovers, adding “I had him weak in the knees.”

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