Conor McGregor plans to fight again in UFC despite return lasting just 69 seconds
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.
Why it matters
McGregor remains one of the most high-profile figures in combat sports, and his career trajectory significantly impacts the UFC's commercial interests.
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
Irishman says he will undergo surgery on leg
Prefer the Guardian on Google Conor McGregor says he plans to fight again in UFC despite the fact that his return to competition lasted just 69 seconds before he suffered a leg injury, which he says will require surgery.
“Surgery. Prehab. Return to martial arts practice. Go again,” McGregor wrote on Instagram on Monday. “Final fight of the contract. Praise God!”
McGregor, who turns 38 Tuesday, said in a social media post after the fight that he was healthy entering the bout.
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