Conor McGregor's return to the octagon after a five-year break proved unsuccessful. In the main event of UFC 329, held in Las Vegas, the Irish fighter sustained a serious leg injury in the first round.
Conor McGregor's return to the octagon after a five-year break proved unsuccessful. In the main event of UFC 329, held in Las Vegas, the Irish fighter sustained a serious leg injury in the first round.
The bout concluded in less than a minute. After Conor McGregor landed one of his strikes, he planted his foot improperly, which resulted in a significant injury. The referee was forced to stop the fight, awarding Max Holloway a technical knockout victory.
For Conor McGregor, this return to the octagon was his first in five years. His last fight took place in July 2021, when he also suffered a stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier due to a leg fracture. It is worth noting that this clash was a rematch that occurred after 13 years. Previously, in 2013, Conor McGregor defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision, but this time the American athlete managed to secure a convincing rematch, marking one of the toughest defeats in the Irishman's career.