McGregor awaits scan results after UFC 329 injury setback

Conor McGregor is counting down the hours to Thursday. That is when he expects to receive the results of a scan on the right leg that gave out during his return at UFC 329, a comeback that lasted barely more than a minute. The former two-division champion posted the update on Instagram Wednesday night, telling fans the medical picture would soon be clearer. He has remained active on social media since the event, consistently sharing his thoughts on the fight and his recovery.

The fight with Max Holloway ended at 69 seconds of the first round. Referee Mike Beltran stepped in after McGregor could not continue following a leg injury sustained during the opening exchanges. McGregor has since repeated his belief that the contest should not stand as a loss on his record. “The fight should be a no contest and all bets returned,” he wrote, renewing a stance he first aired immediately after the event. The Nevada Athletic Commission has not publicly addressed the request, and no formal appeal has been filed as of Wednesday night.

McGregor’s recovery timeline and next steps

At 38, McGregor is now facing another extended layoff. He has already stated he intends to undergo surgery, then complete a full rehabilitation before returning to training. The final fight on his current UFC contract remains unfulfilled, and he has consistently expressed determination to see it through. Thursday’s scan will determine how severe the damage is and how long that process will take. In previous social media posts, McGregor has vowed to return stronger, referencing his past ability to bounce back from career-threatening injuries.

History of leg injuries clouds McGregor’s path

This is not the first time McGregor has been sidelined by a leg injury. His trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier in 2021 ended when he suffered a fractured tibia and fibula in the first round. That injury required surgery and kept him out of the Octagon for five years before UFC 329. Now, after just 69 seconds of action, he is again awaiting a surgeon’s verdict. The repeated lower-leg trauma raises questions about his durability at this stage of his career, especially in the welterweight division where fighters often carry more mass and deliver heavier kicks.

• McGregor’s UFC 329 fight with Holloway lasted only 69 seconds before being stopped by referee Mike Beltran.
• He suffered a right leg injury during the opening exchanges of the welterweight bout.
• McGregor has publicly called for the result to be changed to a no contest.
• He previously underwent surgery for a broken leg in his 2021 trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier.

What the scan results mean for the division and McGregor’s future

The welterweight division will not wait for McGregor. While he recovers, contenders like Shavkat Rakhmonov and Jack Della Maddalena continue to climb the rankings, and champion Leon Edwards is expected to defend his belt later this year. A potential return fight for McGregor would likely need to be at a catchweight or lightweight, given the physical toll of cutting to 170 pounds after a long layoff. The UFC has not commented on McGregor’s request to overturn the result, and the athletic commission that sanctioned the bout has shown no inclination to revisit the decision. McGregor’s contract status also adds uncertainty: he has one fight remaining on his current deal, and negotiations for a new agreement could be complicated by his injury history.

McGregor’s social media activity since the fight has been relentless, alternating between defiance, humor and medical updates. Thursday’s scan results will shape the next chapter of a career that has become defined as much by injury and recovery as by championship gold. The clock is ticking, and the surgeon’s report is almost here. For a fighter who once conquered two divisions, the path back has never looked steeper.