Why Conor McGregor calls his exact knee injury 'quite shocking' after finding out results
Conor McGregor suffered a right ACL and meniscus tear during his bout with Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026. He lost the fight by technical knockout and later confirmed the injury on social media, describing the discovery as "quite shocking." McGregor said he is recovering without a crutch and hopes to return to competition by next summer.
- ▪McGregor tore his right ACL and meniscus after attempting a jumping roundhouse kick that caused him to fall on his knee during UFC 329.
- ▪He was defeated by technical knockout by Max Holloway in the welterweight contest.
- ▪He posted on X to announce the specific injuries and expressed optimism about a possible comeback next summer.
- ▪He noted that he can walk without a crutch and perform leg extensions without issue, citing advances in regenerative medicine.
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UFC Why Conor McGregor calls his exact knee injury 'quite shocking' after finding out results McGregor's 5-year return to the octagon ended abruptly after tearing his right ACL and meniscus, he revealed By Scott Thompson Fox News Published July 19, 2026 10:35pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video 8 indicted in alleged plot to attack White House UFC event Fox News Justice correspondent David Spunt discusses the eight men indicted after allegedly plotting to attack the UFC 250 Freedom event at the White House on 'The Story.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Conor McGregor has finally revealed what exactly happened to his right knee during a very short return to the UFC octagon on July 11 in Las Vegas.
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