Holloway Defeats McGregor at UFC 329 After Early Injury
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Max Holloway secures a first-round TKO victory as Conor McGregor suffers a leg injury, sparking debate over the fighter's next move.
Max Holloway secured a first-round TKO victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 329, though the result came via injury after McGregor's knee buckled just 69 seconds into the contest. According to Sportsnet, the rematch was 13 years in the making, but ended abruptly when McGregor sustained what appeared to be an ACL tear.
While Holloway has expressed interest in a trilogy fight with McGregor, Sportsnet reports that such a matchup lacks logic given the circumstances of the finish and a lack of fan enthusiasm. Instead, Sportsnet suggests Holloway should return to the UFC lightweight division to face Mauricio Ruffy in a matchup of two of the sport's premier strikers.
For McGregor, the loss marks a devastating return to the Octagon. Sportsnet notes that the 38-year-old had previously suffered a broken leg in a fight against Dustin Poirier five years ago at UFC 264. While McGregor has vowed to return for the final fight remaining on his UFC contract, Sportsnet suggests that retirement may be the wisest path, though a bout with longtime rival Michael Chandler remains a viable option if he continues fighting.