Conor McGregor's return at UFC 329 ends quickly against Max Holloway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Conor McGregor's much-anticipated return to the Octagon at UFC 329 in Las Vegas ended abruptly as he faced Max Holloway. The fight lasted only 69 seconds, with Holloway capitalizing on McGregor's apparent leg issues. As McGregor struggled to maintain balance, the referee stopped the fight after witnessing his compromised state. Fans had gathered to witness the spectacular comeback after five years, but the outcome provided an anticlimactic end to their expectations. Speculation arises regarding McGregor's future in fighting following this unexpected defeat.
- •McGregor's return fight lasted only 69 seconds.
- •Holloway won the fight after the referee stopped it due to McGregor's condition.
- •Fans had high hopes after a five-year absence.
- •McGregor faced multiple leg issues during the match.
- •Speculation surrounds McGregor's potential future fights.
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — As Conor McGregor came crashing down at UFC 329, so did so many flights of fancy
"He who could at one time fly has come down for good, and with him came a big part of the fight game’s imagination.
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