Overview
- McGregor’s long‑awaited comeback at UFC 329 ended by an injury TKO to Max Holloway on July 11, 2026, when he went down and referee Marc Goddard stopped the fight after 1:09.
- McGregor reported damage to his ACL and meniscus and has since undergone ACL reconstruction surgery and begun post‑operative rehabilitation.
- Dillon Danis says McGregor is isolated in Los Angeles with 24/7 nursing support, following daily rehab exercises and showing an improved mental state after an initial dark period.
- The UFC has publicly estimated roughly a one‑year absence, McGregor has named International Fight Week 2027 as a hoped‑for return window, and no opponent, booking, or medical clearance has been announced.
- This injury interrupts McGregor’s first Octagon return since July 2021 and could shape his final contracted UFC fight and his longer‑term plans depending on his medical progress and the promotion’s scheduling.