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Conor McGregor addresses flying kick that caused UFC 329 injury
MMA Junkie • • general
Key Points:
- Conor McGregor suffered a right knee injury just 69 seconds into his UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway, requiring surgery and ending the bout prematurely.
- The injury occurred during a running kick attempt, a move criticized by fans as risky and unnecessary, despite being practiced extensively by McGregor and his team.
- McGregor acknowledged the move was executed "a foot too early" and attributed the mistake to eagerness after five years away from competition, expressing determination to improve and return.
- His coach, John Kavanagh, defended the decision to use the maneuver, stating it had been practiced without issue prior to the fight.
- McGregor's future in the UFC remains uncertain, though he has vowed to come back, with one fight left on his current contract expected to run until April 2027.
