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UFC 329 event news
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The gist
Conor McGregor tore his ACL at UFC 329 against Max Holloway and had surgery. The injury clouds his fighting future and fuels debate over his return.
Background
UFC 329 took place on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway. McGregor suffered a torn ACL during the fight, requiring surgery less than two weeks later. This injury is notable because it occurred at the same venue where he broke his leg over five years ago.
How it unfolded
- Aug 12, 2026CBS Sports previews UFC 329's main event between McGregor and Holloway.
- Aug 13, 2026Islam Makhachev shares his theory on McGregor's knee injury.
- Aug 14, 2026Frankie Edgar comments that the McGregor-Holloway rematch was 'nothing good'.
- Aug 15, 2026McGregor posts an update after ACL surgery, saying he's undergoing 'the most advanced training'.
Who’s saying what
- Fighter
- Frankie Edgar says the injury-marred rematch was bad news all around.
- Champion
- Islam Makhachev shares a theory on McGregor's knee injury, suggesting it may have been avoidable.
- McGregor
- McGregor claims he is healing quickly and undergoing advanced training after surgery.
Still unverified
Islam Makhachev's theory on the knee injury is speculative and not confirmed.