Conor McGregor Returns to UFC with Record-Breaking Pay-Per-View Revenues Despite Early Injury

First reported by N12 · 13 hours ago

What happened

Conor McGregor returned to the UFC on July 12, 2026, but suffered a knee injury just 69 seconds into his fight, leading to a loss. Despite this, UFC 329 set a new revenue record with $25 million from ticket sales, surpassing the previous $22 million record. Ticket prices were exceptionally high, reflecting the event's massive demand.

• 01Conor McGregor returned to UFC on July 12, 2026, but injured his knee after 69 seconds and lost.
• 02UFC 329 generated $25 million in ticket sales, breaking the previous $22 million record from UFC 306.
• 03Ticket prices ranged from $1,400 for the cheapest seats to nearly $5,000 for ringside.
• 04Dana White confirmed the event as the most profitable in UFC history.
• 05Preliminary fights provided entertainment despite McGregor's early exit.

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MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Conor McGregor Returns to UFC with Record-Breaking Pay-Per-View Revenues Despite Early Injury

N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago

Conor McGregor Returns to UFC with Record-Breaking Pay-Per-View Revenue Despite Early Injury

N12Center · Hebrew10 hours ago

Conor McGregor Suffers Knee Injury in UFC Comeback Fight, Calls It 'Hell'

MakoCenter · Hebrew10 hours ago

Conor McGregor Suffers Suspected ACL Tear in UFC Comeback Fight Ending in 69 Seconds

Now 14Right · Hebrew12 hours ago

Conor McGregor's UFC Comeback Ends in Knee Injury Within a Minute

YnetCenter · Hebrew12 hours ago

Conor McGregor Suffers Knee Injury, Loses UFC 329 Bout in Under a Minute

MakoCenter · Hebrew13 hours ago

Conor McGregor Suffers Injury and Loses UFC Comeback Fight in 69 Seconds

N12Center · Hebrew13 hours ago

Conor McGregor Suffers Early Knee Injury in UFC Comeback Fight

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