Need to knowConor McGregor's UFC comeback ended in devastating fashion08:25, 12 Jul 2026Conor McGregor suffered a brutal first-round defeat on his return to the octagon(Image: Cooper Neill, Zuffa LLCvia Getty Images)What happened in Conor McGregor's fight with Max Holloway?Defeat for McGregor on comeback: Conor McGregor was stopped by Max Holloway just 69 seconds into their long-awaited rematch at UFC 329, suffering a technical knockout defeat. The Irish fighter appeared to sustain a serious right knee injury after attempting a roundhouse kick in the opening seconds.Absorbing heavy blows: After the initial strike failed to land cleanly, McGregor hit the canvas and took a barrage of ground and pound strikes from Holloway. McGregor managed to regain his footing, only to crumple to the floor