Conor McGregor has revealed he will need surgery on his knee following the injury he sustained in his UFC 329 bout against Max Holloway. An official diagnosis has not yet been confirmed.
Conor McGregor announced on July 13 that he will require knee surgery to address an injury suffered during his UFC 329 bout against Max Holloway two days earlier. An official diagnosis has not yet been confirmed, leaving the full extent of the damage unclear.
McGregor, 37, carries a 22-7-0 professional record and competes out of SBG Ireland. The Irish southpaw stands five-foot-nine with a notably long 74-inch reach and has averaged 5.27 significant strikes landed per minute across his career, posting a striking accuracy of 49 percent. He has long been one of the most recognizable names in the sport.
Holloway, 34, holds a 28-9-0 record and is currently ranked fourth in the lightweight division and ninth in the pound-for-pound standings. The Hawaiian orthodox striker trains with Gracie Technics and is regarded as one of the most prolific volume strikers in the UFC, averaging an exceptional 6.92 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- McGregor's return timeline is now uncertain, with surgery and recovery potentially sidelining him for an extended period.
- Holloway's lightweight ranking and pound-for-pound position could be influenced by how the official result and McGregor's medical situation are classified going forward.
- The absence of an official diagnosis means the severity of the injury and McGregor's path back to competition remains open-ended.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
