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Conor McGregor plans to fight again in UFC despite return lasting just 69 seconds

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Conor McGregor plans to fight again in UFC despite return lasting just 69 seconds
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Conor McGregor has announced his intention to continue his UFC career despite a 69-second loss to Max Holloway that resulted in a leg injury requiring surgery. The fighter's future remains uncertain as he enters the final fight of his current contract.

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McGregor remains one of the most high-profile figures in combat sports, and his career trajectory significantly impacts the UFC's commercial interests.

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Conor McGregor fought Max Holloway in Las Vegas on Saturday. Photograph: Louis Grasse/PX Imagens/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock Conor McGregor fought Max Holloway in Las Vegas on Saturday. Photograph: Louis Grasse/PX Imagens/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock Conor McGregor Conor McGregor plans to fight again in UFC despite return lasting just 69 seconds Saturday’s bout in Las Vegas finished in first round

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