Conor McGregor is straight up denying he used any "mind altering substances" before his disappointing loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329 last Saturday. The denial came in a now-deleted tweet, and it's got everyone talking about what went down in his first fight since July 2021.
That Blink-and-You-Missed-It Comeback
Talk about a short return. McGregor's long-awaited comeback lasted just 69 seconds. Seriously, 69 seconds! He went into the Octagon, threw a jumping roundhouse kick in the opening moments, and that's where the trouble started. He appeared to injure his right leg right then and there. It's a brutal break for fans who waited since July 2021 to see him back, especially knowing that leg injury is now gonna require surgery. What a gut punch, right? You wait all that time for a fight to barely get started.The Deleted Post and Peak Shape Claims
Despite the quick loss and injury, McGregor is not about to let anyone say he wasn't ready. He hit social media, responding to fans and completely shutting down the idea he used any "mind altering substances" before the fight. In that deleted tweet, he also said he hasn't touched anything like that since suffering that right leg injury against Holloway. He even doubled down, asserting to fans that he was in "peak shape" when he stepped into the Octagon. It’s a bold claim after a 69-second fight that ended with a major injury. You gotta wonder what "peak shape" means when your comeback lasts less than a minute.What's Next for The Notorious One?
So, what's next for the biggest name in UFC? McGregor announced he's planning another comeback to complete the final fight of his UFC contract. But let's be real, he's got a seriously long road to recovery ahead after that leg surgery. Can he really get back to fighting form after a major injury and that much time out of the cage? We've seen McGregor defy expectations before, but this feels like a monumental challenge. We'll be watching to see if he can somehow pull off one more epic return.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.