Conor McGregor suffered torn ACL in shortened return fight against Max Holloway

Conor McGregor confirmed he suffered a torn right ACL in his shortened UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway. McGregor said he also suffered meniscus damage in the fight on July 11 that lasted 1:09, comparing it to an injury he suffered in the opposite leg against Holloway in 2013.

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National story. 13 articles from 13 sources. Updated Jul 20, 2026.

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2 sources
Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Jul 19, 2026

McGregor says he injured ACL, meniscus in loss to Holloway

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 19, 2026· ran in 7 outlets

Conor McGregor suffered torn ACL in shortened return fight against Max Holloway

Center

6 sources
Richmond Times-DispatchCenter· Jul 20, 2026

McGregor reveals torn ACL, meniscus cartilage

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· WTOP Washington DC, WFMZ Allentown, +1 more
WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 19, 2026

Conor McGregor suffered torn ACL in shortened return fight against Max Holloway

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Jul 19, 2026

Conor McGregor suffered torn ACL in shortened return fight against Max Holloway

The RepublicCenter· Jul 19, 2026

Conor McGregor suffered torn ACL in shortened return fight against Max Holloway

KTLA Los AngelesCenter· Jul 19, 2026

Conor McGregor says he suffered ACL, meniscus tear in UFC return

Times RepublicanCenter· Jul 20, 2026

McGregor tore ACL in shortened return

Right

5 sources
Fox NewsRight· Jul 20, 2026

Why Conor McGregor calls his exact knee injury 'quite shocking' after finding out results

New York PostLean Right· Jul 19, 2026

Conor McGregor reveals full extent of his UFC knee injury: ‘Quite shocking’

Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· Winchester Star, Daily Journal, +1 more
Winchester StarLean Right· Jul 19, 2026

Conor McGregor suffered torn ACL in shortened return fight against Max Holloway

Daily JournalLean Right· Jul 19, 2026

Conor McGregor suffered torn ACL in shortened return fight against Max Holloway

Green Field ReporterLean Right· Jul 19, 2026

Conor McGregor suffered torn ACL in shortened return fight against Max Holloway

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  1. Jul 19Conor McGregor suffered torn ACL in shortened return fight against Max Holloway
  2. Jul 19Conor McGregor reveals full extent of his UFC knee injury: ‘Quite shocking’

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