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McGregor's UFC Comeback Ends in Shock Retirement
12 Jul
Summary
- Conor McGregor retired 69 seconds into his UFC 329 fight.
- McGregor claims he had no prior injuries before the bout.
- A civil rape case verdict against McGregor was mentioned in the report.
Conor McGregor's return to the UFC at UFC 329 concluded in a shocking fashion, with the fighter retiring only 69 seconds into his rematch against Max Holloway. McGregor's leg gave out early in the bout, forcing an abrupt end to his comeback after a five-year hiatus.
Despite online speculation and visible footage, McGregor has publicly stated that he sustained no injuries prior to the fight. He wrote on social media that his leg "gave out" unexpectedly during the fight, despite throwing kicks throughout his training camp and even backstage before the bout. This incident occurred five years after his severe leg break against Dustin Poirier.
The controversial fighter was also noted to have been found liable in a civil rape case in Ireland in 2024, a verdict he has denied and appealed. McGregor had not competed since his last fight five years prior to UFC 329.
