Conor McGregor blows out his knee, comeback ends in just 69 seconds as Max Holloway wins UFC 329 main event
Conor McGregor's highly anticipated return to the UFC ended in a 69-second loss to Max Holloway after McGregor suffered a knee injury. The fight was stopped by the referee, leading to calls for a third rematch between the two fighters.
Why it matters
The injury and abrupt end to a major sporting event highlight the physical risks inherent in professional MMA and the volatility of high-profile comeback fights.
Conor McGregor’s comeback ended almost as quickly as it started after the former two-division champion appeared to blow out his knee with Max Holloway getting the win in the UFC 329 main event.
It was a disastrous set of circumstances after McGregor threw a jumping roundhouse kick to start the fight but replays showed an awkward landing ended with his knee popping out. McGregor attempted to continue but he was clearly compromised as Holloway started dishing out damage on the ground during two different moments in the opening round.
Finally, McGregor made one last attempt to get back to his feet but he could barely stand it and it forced referee Mike Beltran to stop the fight with the end coming just 1:09 into the opening round. A despondent McGregor sat in his corner receiving medical attention before leaving the octagon with help from his team.
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