Conor McGregor provides injury update, says fight should be no contest

By admin — In News — July 16, 2026

   ​Conor McGregor took to social media Wednesday night to provide a small injury update and make a request of sorts.In a post on Instagram, McGregor wrote that he would be receiving the results of his leg scan on Thursday.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMcGregor was getting the scan due to the injury he apparently suffered that halted his comeback bout during UFC 329. His first fight in five years ended in just 69 seconds as his knee seemingly gave out, resulting in a stoppage and victory for Max Holloway.But in his social media post, McGregor said “The fight should be a not contest and all bets returned.”McGregor, 38, has lost his last three fights, his prior two due to injury stoppages. He has one more fight remaining on his UFC contract.1 / 14Conor McGregor of Ireland falls after sustaining an injury on a kick in the first around against Max Holloway of the United States in their welterweight bout during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena on July 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev. The Conor McGregor comeback fight ended in disappointment, confusion and frustration.McGregor opened the long-awaited fight with a jumping, roundhouse kick and fell. Then he got up, tried again to kick and fell again.And then came the final fall and the end. McGregor threw a hard left and landed on the mat. Once back on his feet, he reached for his injured right leg as if it were about to buckle. With that, referee Mike Belton stopped the fight at 1:09 of the first round.(Ian Maule, Getty Images)This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Conor McGregor provides injury update, says fight should be no contest  

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