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Conor McGregor makes outlandish demand over UFC return
The Independent • • general
Key Points:
- Conor McGregor suffered a knee injury just 69 seconds into his UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway, leading to a TKO loss and prompting him to call for the fight to be overturned to a no contest with all bets returned.
- This marked McGregor's first fight in five years, and the injury occurred early during a running, jumping kick, similar to his previous leg break in 2021 against Dustin Poirier.
- McGregor plans to undergo surgery and awaits scan results, while his future in the UFC remains uncertain, with one fight left on his contract and potential interest in crossover boxing matches.
- Max Holloway’s next opponent is unclear, though Paddy Pimblett has publicly called him out following UFC 329.
- McGregor’s return to the octagon follows a 2024 civil case where he was found liable for sexual assault, a verdict he continues to contest despite a failed appeal.
