Conor McGregor’s return at UFC 329 ended in just 69 seconds, and his post-fight religious comments have drawn sharp criticism from former champions TJ Dillashaw and Michael Bisping.
McGregor lost to Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, suffering a first-round knee injury that halted his attempt to resume his MMA career. After the defeat, he posted on social media about his love for God and religion. The extent of his knee injury and recovery timeline have not yet been determined.
Dillashaw made it clear he prefers McGregor’s old persona. “I don’t want the new Conor, ‘God’s Plan,’ I want him to be the fucking man,” Dillashaw said, adding, “The guy that’s like, no one can tell him fucking shit, he’s sorry for nothing, that’s the guy that’s gonna get him back.”
Bisping also pushed back on fighters leaning on faith to explain losses. “It’s got nothing to do with religion,” Bisping said. “Don’t give me this ‘God’s Plan’ bullshit. Any time someone loses a fight, every time, ‘It’s God’s Plan’ — shut the fuck up. Like God gives a fuck. No blasphemy intended!”
Courts found McGregor liable for sexual assault in 2024, and the article states that he has embraced religion after that ruling.
