Conor McGregor, the Irish UFC superstar, suffered a first-round TKO defeat to Max Holloway in just 69 seconds at UFC 329.Despite the loss, McGregor earned an estimated KSh 4.136 billion, making him the highest-paid fighter of the night.Holloway, who won the bout, pocketed KSh 723.8 million, significantly less than his opponent.The fight ended abruptly when McGregor appeared to suffer a serious knee injury, possibly a torn ACL, sidelining him for up to 18 months.McGregor described the situation as 'hell' but remains determined to return to the Octagon.The event highlighted McGregor's commercial appeal, as his comeback was a major draw for the UFC.Other notable payouts included Paddy Pimblett's KSh 239.1 million victory over Benoît Saint-Denis and Saint-Denis's KSh 58.2 million for the loss.McGregor's earnings underscore his status as the UFC's top draw, even after a five-year absence and a crushing defeat.
Original title: Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway: How Much UFC Fighters Earned from 69-second Bout
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