July 11, 2026 — UFC 329: Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway | Injury TKO Recap & Reaction Conor McGregor’s return at UFC 329 ended almost immediately in a shocking and painful moment, as the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion appeared to hurt his leg in the opening seconds against Max Holloway. The fight was stopped at just 1:09 of Round 1. #UFC329 #ConorMcGregor #UFC McGregor had been away from the Octagon for more than five years, making this one of the most talked-about comebacks in recent UFC history. His rematch with Holloway carried major history, since Conor defeated Max back in 2013 before both men became champions and legends of the sport. But fans never really got to see the rematch play out. At the start of the fight, McGregor charged forward and threw a jumping kick. When he came down, his leg seemed to give out, and he dropped to the canvas right away. At first, it looked like a possible slip, but after Conor fell again and began favoring the same leg, it be