Reaction from UFC 329 in Las Vegas
Conor McGregor's return to the octagon after a five-year hiatus ends in 69-second defeat to Max Holloway
McGregor had not fought since July 2021 when he broke his leg in defeat to Dustin Poirier
Irishman suffered knee injury in opening moments and referee called off fight
Earlier, Liverpool's Paddy Pimblett beat Benoit Saint-Denis in just 52 seconds in co-main event
It's time for this live text to come to an end and for all of us to go and get some sleep.
What a night it was for Liverpool's Paddy Pimblett, with a stunning submission win over Benoit Saint-Denis in the co-main.
In the main event, it was Max Holloway who walked away victorious after Conor McGregor appeared to injure his knee early in the fight.
We'll see you again very soon.
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Image source, Getty ImagesHolloway beats McGregor by stoppage
Joe Rogan
UFC commentator on TNT Sports
We're all bummed out but the rest of the night was amazing. We need to concentrate on that. This is just one of those things that happens. It sucks, but it is what it is.
Pimblett beats Saint-Denis by submission
Paddy Pimblett, a well-known Liverpool supporter, paid tribute to former Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who both died in a car crash just over a year ago.
In his post-fight interview, Pimblett encouraged the Liverpool fans in the T-Mobile Arena to sing along to a chant that the Liverpool fans often sang about the Portugal international.
A lovely touch. Classy from Pimblett.
Holloway beats McGregor by stoppage
Joe Rogan
UFC commentator on TNT Sports
When you throw a jumping roundhouse kick, you put so much pressure on that knee if you don't land in a good way. He landed with his knee in the worst position. He blew his ACL out with the very first movement he did.
Pimblett beats Saint-Denis by submission
Paddy Pimblett, speaking after his victory over Benoit Saint-Denis: "Sub of the year! I knew he was out. I had to say to the ref 'he's not conscious' and he had to check him. I told everyone all week, try to grab my legs and I will choke him unconscious.
"I'm like a spider. When I've got hold of you, you don't get out and it's as simple as that.
"Everyone counted me out. Everyone said I was finished because I lost to Gaethje but what now? Am I finished? Who wants it next?
"I'll beat Ilia [Topuria] up, I'll rematch Justin [Gaethje], I'll fight Conor [McGregor] or Max [Holloway] next. Give me everyone and I'll punch their head in."
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What an embarrassment for a long anticipated return. I thought Ronaldo for Portugal was bad. This tops it. Some athletes need to stay retired.
Shane, London
This should be the end of his mma career. He simply has nothing left to offer.
Mark, Southport
Holloway beats McGregor by stoppage
Max Holloway, speaking after his victory: "Let's give it up for Connor [McGregor], what an absolute animal. You guys are lucky because there is going to be a Holloway v McGregor three now. Let's get that money.
"It is what it is. I'll sit down with the UFC. There was so much hype for that. We have to run it back one more time. We need one more.
"I was looking forward to this. I was working hard to get to 170 [lbs] and fight this guy. For it to end like this, it sucks."
Image source, Getty ImagesHolloway beats McGregor by stoppage
Joe Rogan
UFC commentator on TNT Sports
McGregor runs out, jumps to throw out his first kick and blew out his right knee. He tries to throw it again, and he buckles and winces in pain.
Holloway beats McGregor by stoppage
Stick with us for a little while anyway.
We'll have more reaction to Conor McGregor's defeat to Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett's brilliant win over Benoit Saint-Denis.
Holloway beats McGregor by stoppage
Over in one minute and six seconds.
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Image source, Getty ImagesHolloway beats McGregor by stoppage
Obviously, there's no way of diagnosing an injury without a scan but it looked like an ACL.
If that's the case, then it's another year out for Conor McGregor.
McGregor v Holloway 2
Daniel Cormier
Retired two-weight UFC champion on TNT Sports
It's an energy that McGregor hadn't experienced in such a long time and he wanted to start fast and do something, and look what happened.
You can almost see the knee tear.
Holloway beats McGregor by stoppage
One minute and nine seconds into round one is the official timing.
Even Max Holloway looks underwhelmed.
Holloway beats McGregor by stoppage
The fight lasted just over a minute and the atmosphere inside the T-Mobile Arena is incredibly flat now.
Holloway beats McGregor by stoppage
It's the right knee of McGregor.
He seemed to blow it when he jumped in with the attempted kick and that was that.
Image source, Getty ImagesMcGregor v Holloway 2
Holloway looks apprehensive when trying to attack McGregor, something is clearly wrong with his leg.
McGregor gives the look to the referee and that is that.
I think he may have hurt his knee.
Image source, Getty ImagesMcGregor v Holloway 2
McGregor jumps in with a kick, falls and repeats the same move but falls again.
Holloway piles pressure on and McGregor climbs to his feet before dropping again...
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Introductions are done and away we go in Vegas.
This could be a fast one...
McGregor v Holloway 2
McGregor v Holloway 2
Bruce Buffer is introducing the fighters to the crowd.
It's almost time.
