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Conor McGregor Calls on UFC to Overturn Result of Max Holloway Fight

Conor McGregor Calls on UFC to Overturn Result of Max Holloway Fight

Summary

Conor McGregor injured his right knee just 69 seconds into his UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway, resulting in a technical knockout (TKO) win for Holloway. McGregor has asked the UFC to change the fight result to a "no contest" since the injury was accidental and the fight ended very quickly.

Key Facts

  • The fight between McGregor and Holloway ended very quickly due to McGregor’s knee injury.
  • McGregor could not put weight on his right leg and had to stop fighting.
  • Max Holloway was declared the winner by TKO after 69 seconds.
  • McGregor said he needs surgery but plans to recover and finish his UFC contract.
  • McGregor asked the UFC to overturn the loss to a no contest, meaning the fight would not count.
  • A no contest usually happens when a fight stops early due to an accidental injury before enough time has passed to score the fight.
  • If the result is changed, McGregor would not have a three-fight losing streak.
  • McGregor and Holloway might have a rematch when McGregor is healthy again.
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