Conor McGregor's highly anticipated return to the UFC ended in disaster after sustaining a severe leg injury just 1 minute into his main event bout against Max Holloway at UFC 329.

The former two-division champion, 37, suffered the same leg injury that plagued him in his 2021 trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier, leading to a TKO victory for Holloway.The injury occurred as McGregor attempted a kick, causing him to exit the Octagon immediately without post-fight comments.UFC CEO Dana White confirmed no pre-existing injury was evident, dismissing claims of McGregor's pre-fight limp.Despite the setback, the event generated $25 million in gate revenue, surpassing the previous record.

Other notable fights included Paddy Pimblett's submission win over Benoit Saint-Denis and King Green's last-second knockout of Terrance McKinney.

The article highlights McGregor's injury, the fight's abrupt conclusion, the financial success of the event, and key moments from other bouts, underscoring the drama and stakes of the UFC's latest spectacle.