Conor McGregor Blows Out Knee in 69-Second UFC Return Loss to Max Holloway

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Conor McGregor Blows Out Knee in 69-Second UFC Return Loss to Max Holloway

McGregor lost to Holloway at UFC 329 with the welterweight bout ending after 1:09 of round one. “We’re assuming a blown ACL,” Dana White said. McGregor slipped twice early and threw two sloppy jumping kicks with awkward landings before aggravating his right knee. Holloway quickly got on top for ground and pound and leg attacks, controlling the brief action.

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