Overview
- Conor McGregor’s return ended when his knee appeared to buckle on an early kick and the fight was stopped as a first‑round TKO for Max Holloway after roughly 69 seconds on Sunday.
- Major outlets reported that Drake publicly backed McGregor with a $1 million wager that was lost when the bout ended quickly.
- Video and eyewitness accounts show McGregor collapsing and then gesturing to referee Mike Beltran to stop the contest, which triggered immediate online reaction and the renewed ‘Drake Curse’ meme.
- Fans and reporters called the UFC 329 main event an underdelivery after a marquee headliner lasted barely over a minute, and coverage noted McGregor was returning from a prior broken leg and appeared to be carrying an injury.
- Promoters and media are awaiting formal medical updates on McGregor’s knee, and the high‑profile betting loss has focused attention on celebrity wagers and public endorsements of gambling platforms.