"My head gasket is gone. Destroyed."
The highly-anticipated Ultimate Fighting Championship bout between Conor “Mystic Mac” Mcgregor and Max “Blessed” Holloway ended after just 69 seconds and in major disappointment for fight fans drooling to see the Irishman in action once again.
McGregor, of course, was a major star of the past decade with memorable clashes against Jose Aldo, Eddie Alvarez and Nate Diaz. His outsized personality was ready made for the sport of dings and he was embraced near and far.
Alas, injury and sexual assault charges derailed the 37-year-old, his last fight coming five years ago and ending in a gruesome broken leg.
Holloway is, of course, a very talented 34-year-old who hails from Hawaii and is married to professional surfer Alessa Quizon. As happens, he also surfs.
McGregor and Holloway first fought 13 years ago, McGregor winning by unanimous decision. This time he came out kicking but looked like he hurt his knee, straight away, leading the referee to call the fight in under two minutes.
Afterward, Holloway declared, “When I saw him hurt, I was like, ‘Man, come on. Call this.’ He was done, you know? I just [wish] him a speedy recovery.”
McGregor, taking to social media, shared, “My head gasket is gone. Destroyed. I had no injury / injuries going into the fight. I was throwing kicks, planted and jumping, all throughout camp as well as backstage before the fight. This came out of nowhere. I am beyond dark here. I can only describe it as hell.”
UFC CEO Dana White surmised that McGregor had blown his ACL leading armchair grapplers to wonder if Holloway’s surfing was a key to strong knee ligaments. Though I am not a doctor, it seems reasonable that wave riding is pretty good for the knees if one is not attempting big ol’ airs to the flats.
Something McGregor might consider if he dreams of attempting yet another comeback.
Did you buy the fight, though?
Did you feel you got your money’s worth or not?
Lastly, imagine how the Las Vegas arena would have exploded if the fight had ended in 67 seconds instead.
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This site would be a lot cooler with about 100% less MMA content.
I just spent the day watching the knee high shorebreak kick the shit out of my 3 year old. Getting knocked off his feet before rag dolling towards the beach. He loved it the whole time.
That’s where it all starts.
Rich that is the true meaning of life right there mate and nothing comes close
I hope alyssa never pisses him off
I wish Mills Lane still reffed those fights. I loved that guy
The Friendly Beast!
There’s been talk about how Chas n Dezz have changed since the Nega-brouhaha.
Like a transitioning of sorts.
Now we have proof with these before and after photos.
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They were once separate people
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But have now transitioned into a single being.
Who’s next ?
Like my loafers, former gophers,
It was that or skin my chauffeurs,
But a greyhound fur tuxedo would be best…
So let’s prepare these dogs,
Kill two for matching clogs!
Apparently Kathryn Bigelow’s cinematic masterpiece, Point Break, turns 35 today.
Fuck, some of youse are old.
Full documentary on YouTube. Harlan County, USA .
but swayzes hair style is STILL primo
had a bad trip at BruSpring concert In Anaheim: union workers saw my MAGA hat and watch and called me a pedo. Now that really hurt but told them I love Springsteen and hate George floyd. Their big monster truck, ready to crush my Carmen Gia, suddenly stopped the aggression and guided me safely to my next location: Sparky’s bar and grill and bought numerous rounds. Asked then if they’d heard of Salema Masakela. “Yeah, we hate that sports announcer and his friend redneck Kelly and tonight were going to Lemoore to put algae in his pool.”
Makes one want to fight! what?
And then Sal found 50 dollars?
Algae is the true winner of 2026 so far.
looks like they found the wrong pool…took a right when they should have taken a left….is algae now a USA treasure as per Washington DC
spirulina from lake titicaca is making a comeback!
It’s Karmann Ghia, fwiw.
thank you for your attention to this matter. seriously~
Max asking McGregor ” why did you come back? “
priceless.
Watching people beat the living shit out of each other is an interesting way to be entertained.
Yup. I’ve been in enough fights and seen enough that it’s really not interesting to me. No issue with it, just not my thing.
Disagree, love combat sports, participants voluntary and highly enthusiastic, some knuckleheads but most emotionally mature from doing hard things. It’s as old as humanity and an interesting watch.
To each his own, as they say.
Yeah, I’m with ya. Nowhere to hide in the ol Oc.
I love the stakes- all the marbles are on the table and up for grabs, as McGregor said.
You walk in and put everything on the line, decide it with man on man combat.
Love me some boxing just can’t stand all that grappling carry on
Boxing is more corrupt than FIFA.
I saved $79.99 and it feels so good.
Methstreams provide for free!
local bowlo shows for free too.
Agreed, I dont watch fights.
I congratulate McGregor on TKOing himself. That is no easy feat.
Mon-knee Mon-knee!
Kinda did same in his last fight breaking shin on a kick he threw, so special talent for it
” 6, 7!”