UFC 329: Conor McGregor's Comeback Halted Via Injury As Max Holloway Wins In Las Vegas
Conor McGregor’s return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ended at just 1:09 of the first round Saturday night because of a knee injury. Fighting for the first time in more than five years, McGregor flew across the ring with a flying left roundhouse kick when the match started and landed awkwardly on his right knee. After attempting to kick and strike Holloway (28-9-0) two more times, it was clear McGregor (22-7-0) couldn’t finish the scheduled five-round welterweight bout. Holloway closed a -300 favorite at Bet MGM Sportsbook, which means a bettor would have to lay $300 to win $100. McGregor was a +240 underdog, which means a bettor would win $240 with a $100 wager on the Irishman.
Conor McGregor, right, embraces Max Holloway after McGregor lost in a welterweight fight at the UFC 329 mixed martial arts event in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/John Locher
Conor McGregor reacts after losing to Max Holloway in a welterweight fight at the UFC 329 mixed martial arts event in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/John Locher
Conor McGregor reacts after he lost to Max Holloway in a welterweight fight at the UFC 329 mixed martial arts event in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/John Locher
Conor McGregor, right, jumps into the air for a kick as he fights Max Holloway in a welterweight fight at the UFC 329 mixed martial arts event in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/John Locher
Conor McGregor, bottom, fights Max Holloway in a welterweight fight at the UFC 329 mixed martial arts event in Las Vegas. | Photo: AP/John Locher
Conor McGregor, left, attacks Max Holloway with a kick at the start of a welterweight fight during UFC 329 in Las Vegas. | Photo: Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP
Max Holloway punches Conor McGregor after McGregor falls at the start of a welterweight fight during UFC 329 in Las Vegas. | Photo: Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP
Conor McGregor lands awkwardly after trying to kick Max Holloway at the start of their welterweight fight during UFC 329 in Las Vegas. | Photo: Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP
Max Holloway punches Conor McGregor after McGregor falls at the start of a welterweight fight during UFC 329 in Las Vegas. | Photo: Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP
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