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Conor McGregor responds to ‘nonsense’ claims he was injured going into UFC 329, reveals who he wants in final UFC fight
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Conor McGregor dismissed conspiracy theories suggesting he entered UFC 329 with a pre-existing knee injury, insisting he was fit and healthy before the fight against Max Holloway.
- McGregor suffered a knee injury early in the fight after a jumping roundhouse kick, leading to a referee stoppage as he struggled to stand and move.
- He contrasted this injury with a previous torn ACL against Holloway in 2013, explaining the current injury affected his lead leg, severely impacting his movement.
- McGregor is awaiting MRI results and plans to undergo surgery, with hopes to return to fighting in 2027 and has expressed a desire to face Holloway again.
- The upcoming fight would be the last on McGregor’s current UFC contract, with no indication yet of a contract extension.
