India, Aug. 22 -- Conor McGregor has hit back at Max Holloway after the former champion described him as "old" and "slow" following their UFC 329 clash. McGregor's highly anticipated return to the Octagon ended after just 69 seconds when he suffered an ACL and meniscus injury while attempting a flying kick. The injury left him unable to continue, allowing Holloway to secure a first-round TKO victory.

Following the defeat, McGregor argued that the conditions inside the Octagon contributed to his injury, pointing to the dry ice and smoke used during his walkout and suggesting the surface had become slippery. Holloway dismissed that explanation, saying he had no trouble maintaining his footing and felt McGregor looked slower than before. Ho...