Conor McGregor Loses UFC Comeback Fight in 69 Seconds: ‘Massive Bummer’

Conor McGregor's highly anticipated UFC comeback ended in disaster at UFC 329, as he lost to rival Max Holloway by TKO in just 69 seconds due to a suspected knee injury. Commentators speculated that McGregor blew out his right knee on his first jumping roundhouse kick, causing him to fall to the mat repeatedly before the fight was called off. This injury is notable as it occurred in the same leg where he broke his left leg in his previous fight against Dustin Poirier in 2021, though McGregor was able to walk out of the octagon on his own this time. Following the abrupt end, Joe Rogan called the outcome a 'massive bummer,' while Holloway called for a third match between them, demanding, 'Let's get this f***ing money, boys. We gotta run it back one more time, at least.' The fight was McGregor's first since his 2021 loss to Poirier, after a planned return against Michael Chandler was scrapped due to a broken toe. McGregor had brought his four children to the event, having previously been glad they weren't present to witness his leg break against Poirier.