Conor McGregor plans to fight again in UFC despite return lasting just 69 seconds

Conor McGregor said he is ready for his return to the Octagon. The 37-year-old Irishman is also convinced he’ll have his way with Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night.

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National story. 87 articles from 35 sources. 33 are on the bar; 2 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Jul 13, 2026.

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7 sources
Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 13, 2026· ran in 5 outlets

McGregor outlines plan for surgery, rehab and another fight following knee injury against Holloway

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 12, 2026· ran in 7 outlets

McGregor's manager says fighter had no knee injury prior to short bout with Max Holloway

Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Jul 12, 2026

Conor McGregor’s long-awaited UFC return ends with another leg injury

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· Cleveland Plain Dealer, NJ.com / Star-Ledger
Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· Jul 12, 2026

Conor McGregor breaks silence after devastating UFC 329 injury: ‘I’m beyond dark here’

NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· Jul 12, 2026

Conor McGregor breaks silence after devastating UFC 329 injury: ‘I’m beyond dark here’

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Jul 12, 2026

Conor McGregor’s late-career downfall slides further with knee injury halting UFC return

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13 sources
NewsweekCenter· Jul 13, 2026

Conor McGregor Reveals He Needs Surgery, Announces What’s Next for UFC Future

ForbesCenter· Jul 13, 2026

Conor McGregor Makes Announcement On His Fighting Future After TKO Loss At UFC 329

UPICenter· Jul 13, 2026

Conor McGregor to undergo surgery, vows to return to UFC

The RepublicCenter· Jul 13, 2026· ran in 5 outlets

McGregor outlines plan for surgery, rehab and another fight following knee injury against Holloway

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· WGRZ Buffalo, WFMZ Allentown, +1 more
WGRZ BuffaloCenter· Jul 12, 2026

McGregor's manager says fighter had no knee injury prior to short bout with Max Holloway

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Jul 12, 2026

McGregor's manager says fighter had no knee injury prior to short bout with Max Holloway

The RepublicCenter· Jul 12, 2026

McGregor’s manager says fighter had no knee injury prior to short bout with Max Holloway

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13 sources
Breitbart NewsRight· Jul 13, 2026

Conor McGregor Vows to Fulfill 'Final Fight of Contract' Despite Knee Surgery

Las Vegas Review-JournalLean Right· Jul 13, 2026

Following knee injury, McGregor outlines plan for surgery, rehab and another fight against Holloway

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Daily Journal, Green Field Reporter, +1 more
Daily JournalLean Right· Jul 13, 2026

McGregor outlines plan for surgery, rehab and another fight following knee injury against Holloway

Green Field ReporterLean Right· Jul 13, 2026

McGregor outlines plan for surgery, rehab and another fight following knee injury against Holloway

Winchester StarLean Right· Jul 13, 2026

McGregor outlines plan for surgery, rehab and another fight following knee injury against Holloway

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· Winchester Star, Green Field Reporter, +1 more
Winchester StarLean Right· Jul 12, 2026

McGregor's manager says fighter had no knee injury prior to short bout with Max Holloway

Green Field ReporterLean Right· Jul 12, 2026

McGregor’s manager says fighter had no knee injury prior to short bout with Max Holloway

Daily JournalLean Right· Jul 12, 2026

McGregor’s manager says fighter had no knee injury prior to short bout with Max Holloway

Revolver NewsRight· Jul 12, 2026

Max Holloway reveals what Conor McGregor said to him after injuring knee at UFC 329…

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4 articles
The GuardianLean Left· Jul 13, 2026

Conor McGregor plans to fight again in UFC despite return lasting just 69 seconds

The GuardianLean Left· Jul 12, 2026

Conor McGregor’s long-awaited UFC return ends after 69 seconds with knee injury

Al JazeeraLean Left· Jul 12, 2026

Injured Conor McGregor’s UFC comeback ends in defeat to Max Holloway

Al JazeeraLean Left· Jul 10, 2026

Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway 2 at UFC 329: All you need to know

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The story so far

6 developments
  1. Jul 9Conor McGregor confident for rematch with Max Holloway, as the two headline UFC 329 on Saturday
  2. Jul 11Holloway fights McGregor in UFC rematch tonight
  3. Jul 11How to watch UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 live: Time, full fight card
  4. Jul 12McGregor suffers early injury in return, loses to Holloway at UFC 329
  5. Jul 13McGregor outlines plan for surgery, rehab and another fight following knee injury against Holloway

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Last development · Jul 13 — McGregor outlines plan for surgery, rehab and another fight following knee injury against Holloway