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

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 6 developments

After suffering a brutal knee injury at UFC 329, Conor McGregor announced he'll be sidelined for a bit as he undergoes surgery.

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  1. Conor McGregor confident for rematch with Max Holloway, as the two headline UFC 329 on Saturday

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  2. Conor McGregor makes long-awaited return vs. Max Holloway at UFC 329

    Headline from Casper Star-Tribune ·

  3. Conor McGregor suffers early knee injury in return, loses to Max Holloway at UFC 329

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

  4. McGregor vs Holloway 2 is streaming only tonight: Here's how to watch

    Headline from The Oregonian ·

  5. Conor McGregor Suffers Brutal First-Round Injury in UFC 329 Return

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  6. Newest

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

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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  1. Forbes

    UFC 329: Conor McGregor Vs. Max Holloway 2 Picks And Predictions (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Picks and predictions for the UFC 329 main event, a rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway.

  2. KHON 2 Honolulu

    Fight hype for UFC 329 begins in Las Vegas (opens KHON 2 Honolulu)

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    KHON 2 Honolulu's feed description

    The spotlight of UFC International Fight Week shines brightest on Saturday’s UFC 329 main event, where Hawaii’s Max Holloway and Conor McGregor will renew their rivalry in a highly anticipated rematch between two of the sport’s most accomplished fighters.

  3. Green Field Reporter

    Conor McGregor confident for rematch with Max Holloway, as the two headline UFC 329 on Saturday (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — 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. The two will meet in a welterweight bout, as McGregor will compete for […]

  4. The Oregonian

    There's only one way to watch UFC 329 this weekend - Here's how (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon this weekend to face Max Holloway at UFC 329.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway 2 at UFC 329: All you need to know (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    McGregor, who won the first bout against Holloway in 2013, has not fought in the Octagon since July 2021.

  6. Casper Star-Tribune

    Conor McGregor makes long-awaited return vs. Max Holloway at UFC 329 (opens Casper Star-Tribune)

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    Casper Star-Tribune's feed description

    Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon for the first time in five years when he faces Max Holloway in a five-round welterweight main event on Saturday night at UFC 329, closing out International Fight Week at T-Mobile Arena in Las…

  7. Forbes

    UFC 329 Fight Card: Odds, Prop Bets, Predictions And Picks (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    We look at the betting odds, prop bets, predictions and picks for the UFC 329 main card, which is headlined by Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2.

  8. KHON 2 Honolulu

    Holloway, McGregor face-off for the final time ahead of UFC 329 (opens KHON 2 Honolulu)

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    KHON 2 Honolulu's feed description

    Max Holloway and Conor McGregor are officially set for their long-awaited rematch after both fighters made weight Friday morning ahead of the UFC 329 main event at T-Mobile Arena. Holloway, fighting at welterweight for the first time in his UFC career, weighed in at 170 pounds for Saturday night’s b…

  9. Forbes

    UFC Tonight: What Time Does The UFC 329 Fight Card Start? (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Everything you need to know to watch or stream tonight's UFC 329 fight card, which is headlined by Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2.

  10. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Holloway fights McGregor in UFC rematch tonight (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon for the first time in five years when he faces Hawaii’s Max Holloway in a five-round welterweight main event tonight at UFC 329, closing out International Fight Week at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

  11. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Conor McGregor suffers early knee injury in return, loses to Max Holloway at UFC 329 (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Conor McGregor, right, jumps into the air for a kick as he fights Max Holloway in a welterweight fight at the UFC 329 mixed martial arts event Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Las Vegas.

  12. New York Post

    How to bet on UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 | Online betting guide for Saturday’s main event (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Find out how to bet on this massive night of MMA action with our in-depth betting guide.

  13. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    How to watch UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 tonight (7/10) (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 is almost here. Let's take a look at everything you need to know to watch.

  14. New York Post

    UFC 329 McGregor vs. Holloway 2 predictions: Odds, picks, best bets for Saturday’s full card (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Conor McGregor is the biggest name in mixed martial arts, and his return Saturday night is appointment viewing.

  15. Washington Times

    Conor McGregor makes UFC return against Max Holloway in Las Vegas main event (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Conor McGregor steps back into the octagon for the first time in five years Saturday night, headlining UFC 329 against Max Holloway at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

  16. New York Post

    UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway: Fight Card, Start Time, How To Watch UFC 329 on Paramount+ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Tonight's fight is McGregor's first appearance in UFC since July of 2021.

  17. Rolling Stone

    UFC 329: How to Watch Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    After five years, the controversial Irish MMA star makes his UFC return in a welterweight bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

  18. Newsweek

    MMA Analyst Reveals Only Way Conor McGregor Beats Max Holloway at UFC 329 (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Conor McGregor could pull off a stunning upset in his return for UFC 329, and an MMA analyst revealed the one way he wins.

  19. Fox News

    UFC 329 Best Bets: Why Conor McGregor is a massive trap vs Max Holloway in their rematch in Las Vegas (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway headlines UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena, but the full main card offers intriguing betting value across five fights.

  20. New York Post

    How to watch UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 live: Time, full fight card (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A controversial figure makes his return to UFC tonight.

  21. Forbes

    UFC 329 Results: Live Tracker For Conor McGregor Vs. Holloway 2 (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Live results and scorecards for UFC 329: Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2, plus start times, the full 14-bout card and every ranked fighter. Refresh for updates.

  22. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    You can watch Conor McGregor face Max Holloway tonight (7/11). Here's how (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    UFC 329 is nearly here. Live from the Las Vegas, here's how you can watch the whole event.

  23. The Oregonian

    McGregor vs Holloway 2 is streaming only tonight: Here's how to watch (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Conor McGregor faces off against Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 tonight.

  24. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Conor McGregor injured again in UFC comeback (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    The former two-division champion suffered an apparent knee injury at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 329 at the same venue where he last competed and broke his leg more than five years ago.

  25. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Conor McGregor’s return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ends at 1:09 of the first round because of a leg injury (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Conor McGregor’s return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ends at 1:09 of the first round because of a leg injury

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