00:00Conor McGregor's much-hyped UFC return ended in tragedy within less than a minute.
00:06The returning fighter was set to take on Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329
00:13almost five years after leaving the Octagon.
00:17However, McGregor had other plans for the fans when only about a minute into his match,
00:23he landed awkwardly on his right leg.
00:25Within just one minute and nine seconds into the match, McGregor landed a jumping kick
00:32and ended up grabbing his knee, signaling his inability to continue.
00:37The referee called the fight and awarded Max Holloway with a technical knockout win.
00:43Max was seen showing respect to McGregor following the bout,
00:47while the crowd just remained silent as it witnessed an unexpected ending to a highly anticipated match.
00:54UFC president Dana White noted that it is suspected that McGregor suffered a torn ACL,
01:02pending confirmation from MRI tests.
01:05With McGregor facing yet another lengthy period out,
01:09fans will have to question whether they will get to see their favorite champion back in action again.
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