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Resolution: The UFC should treat Conor McGregor's UFC 329 injury loss as the end of his era as a headlining fighter.

Fact sheet
- UFC 329 took place on July 11, 2026 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with Conor McGregor facing Max Holloway in a welterweight main event.
- Multiple live reports said Holloway won after McGregor suffered an early right knee injury and could not continue in Round 1.
- talkSPORT reported the stoppage at 67 seconds and described an ACL tear as suspected, pending medical confirmation.
- The bout was McGregor's first UFC appearance since his July 2021 leg-injury loss to Dustin Poirier.
- Pre-fight coverage included rumors that McGregor might withdraw after missed promotional appearances and afterparty changes, but he arrived in Las Vegas and competed.
- Betting coverage reported heavy public interest in McGregor while sharper market movement favored Holloway before the fight.
- Post-fight speculation has centered on McGregor's future, including possible retirement, a long injury recovery, or a delayed final UFC bout.

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