McGregor's UFC Return Ends After Just 69 Seconds

Sunday, 12 July 2026 11:20

By Mark Hanbidge

Conor McGregor's return to the UFC ended in disappointment after an early leg injury forced a first-round stoppage.

Conor McGregor's first UFC appearance in five years ended almost as soon as it began.

The Dubliner suffering a leg injury just 69 seconds into his bout with MAx Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.

McGregor came out aggressively but landed awkwardly early in the contest, leaving the referee with no option but to stop the fight.

It marked an abrupt end to a highly anticipated comeback for the former two-division champion.

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