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MMA veteran Matt Brown says Conor McGregor must actually walk to the cage and win at UFC 329 against Max Holloway; if he skips the walk or loses, it could spell the end of his relevance as a fighter, while a win could keep him in the conversation and potentially revive his career, though doubt remains about his long-term future.
Conor McGregor says he’s renegotiated a new UFC contract for his return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, after Paramount’s broadcast deal voided his previous agreement; he’s “very happy” and says they honored him, but the deal won’t extend his stay as he has two fights left and may become a free agent afterward with potential open-market offers from streaming platforms.
Conor McGregor says he has mapped a full contingency plan for a potential comeback against Max Holloway at UFC 329, detailing how he has prepared for worst-case scenarios following a 2021 leg break and a 2013 ACL tear, and explaining that he now works backwards from the ideal finish to ensure responses if injuries or setbacks occur.
Tomáš Hertl scored the go-ahead goal at 8:21 of the third period as the Vegas Golden Knights erased a 3-0 deficit to beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3, moving within one win of the Stanley Cup Final and taking a 3-0 series lead in the Western Conference Final; Stone, Karlsson, Kolesar and Howden contributed offensively, while Colorado got a goal from Drury and saw Makar return as MacKinnon played through a knee injury, with Carter Hart making 32 saves and Scott Wedgewood 18; a pregame tribute honored Kyle Busch.
The Vegas Golden Knights erased a three-goal deficit to beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final, taking a 3-0 series lead at T-Mobile Arena; after Colorado went ahead 3-0, Vegas answered with goals from Stone, Karlsson, and Kolesar, plus a third‑period game-winner from Hertl and an empty-netter by Howden, while Carter Hart made 32 saves.
Conor McGregor revealed on social media that he is back from a five-year layoff to fight Max Holloway in a rematch at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, following Dana White's confirmation; the Irish star, who suffered a leg injury in UFC 264 against Dustin Poirier, says he's 'better than ever' and ready to showcase his mastery as Holloway seeks to rebound from a recent loss.
Gina Carano’s return at MVP MMA lasted just 17 seconds when Ronda Rousey quickly took her down and locked in an armbar; coach John Wood defended the training camp and game plan—aimed at boxing, movement and countering Rousey in the style of Amanda Nunes—stressing the fight wasn’t rigged and noting a potential future return after a six-month preparation.
Gina Carano's coach at Syndicate MMA says she’s not ruling out another fight, leaning toward a comeback after she rediscovered her love for the sport, with fair matchups and another training camp in mind; the final decision rests with Carano following her 17-second Netflix loss to Rousey.
The Knicks erased a 22-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, marking the franchise’s biggest postseason comeback and the NBA’s second-largest. After trailing with 7:52 left, New York unleashed a 30-8 run in the fourth, led by Jalen Brunson’s 11 straight points, while Landry Shamet and OG Anunóbý contributed in overtime as the Knicks surged to a 1-0 series lead and flipped last year’s painful memory into a defining moment for this season.
Gina Carano revealed in an Instagram post that she tapped to Ronda Rousey’s armbar in their 17-second comeback fight because she believes she would’ve had her arm broken if she hadn’t; she also hinted at a possible return to fighting, while Rousey has said the bout was likely her final one.
Conor McGregor reacted to Dana White's confirmation of his comeback fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 by posting an eight-word message on X, signaling his return after a 2021 leg injury. Holloway responded with a clip from their first meeting and a taunt that 'Nah, big dog, you gonna put some respect on my name,' while McGregor doubled down, saying 'We gonna find out Saturday night' as the two heated up the highly anticipated rematch.
Ronda Rousey returned to MMA after 9½ years and defeated Gina Carano in just 17 seconds with her signature armbar, in a double comeback that Rousey described as the epilogue of her career; Carano, who hadn't fought in 17 years, expressed readiness but respect for the opponent, and the event at Intuit Dome marked Netflix's first live MMA show.
Ronda Rousey returned to MMA and defeated Gina Carano in 17 seconds with an armbar, signaling this could be the epilogue of her storied career. Carano, back after 17 years, spoke of respect after the swift KO of sorts, noting she felt good despite the loss. The Netflix Intuit Dome event marked a rare double comeback between two era-defining fighters and highlighted a potential retirement for Rousey as she explained her family’s presence motivated a quick finish.
Ronda Rousey finished Gina Carano with an armbar just 17 seconds into their featherweight comeback bout in Inglewood, delivering a rapid victory in their long-awaited return.
Ronda Rousey returned from 9.5 years away and defeated Gina Carano in just 17 seconds with an armbar in a highly anticipated double comeback bout at Netflix's Intuit Dome, signaling retirement after a dominant victory.