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Conor McGregor is 'finished' after losing within seconds of UFC comeback
Conor McGregor's long-awaited comeback was cut short at UFC 329 after suffering a brutal leg injury against Max Holloway, with Paddy Pimblett wasting no time declaring the Irishman finished
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101GREATGOALS.COM
· Jul 12, 2026
69 Seconds of Disaster: Conor McGregor’s UFC return ends in defeat against Max Holloway
McGregor's comeback ends in round one
The Standard
· Jul 12, 2026
What happened to Conor McGregor? UFC return over in just 69 seconds after knee injury
McGregor’s comeback after five years at UFC 329 ended fast as Max Holloway takes technical win
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
McGregor’s UFC Return Ends in 69 Seconds as Knee Buckles Against Holloway
Conor McGregor's five-year UFC return lasted 69 seconds at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night, when his right knee buckled on a kick attempt and referee Mike Beltran stopped the fight. Max Holloway won by TKO, immediately calling for a third bout between the fighters.
Sweden Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
McGregor's comeback ends in first-round injury and TKO loss at UFC 329
McGregor's comeback ends in first-round injury and TKO loss at UFC 329
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 12, 2026
McGregor loses in 69 seconds on UFC return from five-year layoff
McGregor loses in 69 seconds on UFC return from five-year layoff
Irish Star
· Jul 9, 2026
Conor McGregor’s last UFC fight triggered five-year long injury battle
Conor McGregor's last UFC fight ended in heartbreak after the Irishman suffered a broken left tibia and fibula during his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier
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Related coverage for "Conor McGregor is 'finished' after losing within seconds of UFC comeback": 101GREATGOALS.COM — 69 Seconds of Disaster: Conor McGregor’s UFC return ends in defeat against Max Holloway. The Standard — What happened to Conor McGregor? UFC return over in just 69 seconds after knee injury. The Eastern Herald — McGregor’s UFC Return Ends in 69 Seconds as Knee Buckles Against Holloway. Sweden Herald — McGregor's comeback ends in first-round injury and TKO loss at UFC 329. Borneo Bulletin — McGregor loses in 69 seconds on UFC return from five-year layoff. Irish Star — Conor McGregor’s last UFC fight triggered five-year long injury battle