Morning Report | Conor McGregor calls for loss to Max Holloway to be a no-contest
UFC fighter Conor McGregor is seeking to have his recent TKO loss to Max Holloway declared a no-contest due to a knee injury sustained during the fight. Experts suggest the request is unlikely to be granted given historical precedents in the sport.
Why it matters
The story highlights the intersection of athlete health, regulatory oversight, and the permanence of professional sports records.
Conor McGregor does want his loss to Max Holloway to stand.
This past weekend, in the main event of UFC 329, McGregor made his long-awaited return to the octagon after a five-year layoff; it was a total disaster.
McGregor immediately injured his knee when he threw a jumping switch kick and landed awkwardly, ending any hope of a competitive fight. McGregor tried to fight through it, but after his knee gave out on him a couple of times, the bout was stopped, resulting in a TKO win for Max Holloway in just over a minute of action.
Now, McGregor has another loss on his record and is likely looking at another prolonged layoff as he recovers from the yet-to-be-determined knee injury. But he hopes at least one of those things might be fixable.
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