Conor McGregor wants his UFC 329 loss against Max Holloway completely overturned and for every bet on the fight to be returned. After his first fight in five years, "The Notorious" is not holding back, despite the bout ending with a first-round injury, just like his previous one.
Another Injury, Another Short Night
That UFC 329 main event against Max Holloway was quick, to say the least. McGregor, who turned 38 this week, came out throwing a running, jumping kick, and that's when things went south in the opening seconds. He sustained what appeared to be a knee injury, falling to the mat multiple times before signaling to the referee to stop the fight. The official call came at the 69-second mark, a TKO due to a leg injury. It’s a brutal echo of his 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier, where he broke his leg. McGregor was quick to deny theories that he entered the fight injured, and he's set to undergo surgery soon.The Demand That Nobody Saw Coming
Now, just a couple of days after the fight, McGregor hit up Instagram with his demands. "A few notes," he wrote on Wednesday. "1. I will have the results of the scan on my leg tomorrow. 2. The fight should be a no contest and all bets returned." Talk about a bold move! The official result is a TKO, and let's be real, there's no real precedent for overturning a fight under these circumstances, especially when it’s your own injury. Interestingly, McGregor was the biggest underdog of his career in this one, but the majority of bets were still placed on him to win.What's Next for "The Notorious"?
So, what does this all mean for McGregor's future? The specific nature of his injury is still unclear, and his next move is totally up in the air. He's got just one fight left on his UFC contract, and while he said before UFC 329 that his final bout was scheduled for April 2027, that's definitely not a guarantee anymore. He's mentioned being open to extending his deal, but the promotion hasn't put a new contract on the table. Many fans are already talking about him fighting out his contract and then chasing some massive paydays in crossover boxing, maybe even against someone like Jake Paul. Meanwhile, Max Holloway’s path isn’t clear either, even after his win; he got called out by Paddy Pimblett after Pimblett’s co-main event submission win on Saturday. Plus, this whole return was McGregor's first appearance since a 2024 civil case found him liable for a 2018 sexual assault, which he denies and failed to appeal. What a mess.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.