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McGregor TKO'd 69 Seconds In, No-Contest Rejected

7/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Conor McGregor lost by TKO after a knee injury 69 seconds into UFC 329 on July 11, 2026.
He posted on Instagram demanding the bout be ruled a no contest and bettors be refunded.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission said injuries from a fighter’s own actions are not accidental, making a no-contest unlikely.
He will receive MRI results the next day and undergo surgery.

History

Historical Context

Since Nevada legalized professional boxing in 1897 and created the Nevada State Athletic Commission in 1941, the agency has wielded rule-making power under Chapter 467 to govern unarmed combat. Its authority to deny no-contest rulings, exercised after numerous disputed outcomes, was invoked on July 11 2026 when commissioner Mike McCarty refused Conor McGregor’s request following a knee injury, leaving bettors with only payout adjustments.

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Story summary

Conor McGregor lost by TKO after a knee injury 69 seconds into UFC 329 on July 11, 2026.
He posted on Instagram demanding the bout be ruled a no contest and bettors be refunded.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission said injuries from a fighter’s own actions are not accidental, making a no-contest unlikely.
He will receive MRI results the next day and undergo surgery.

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