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Conor McGregor's coach insists knee was 'never an issue' before shocking UFC injury
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh stated that McGregor’s right knee was never an issue before his UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway, emphasizing that the injury occurred during the first kick of the bout.
- The fight ended abruptly after 69 seconds when McGregor landed incorrectly on his right knee, leading to speculation about a preexisting injury, which both Kavanagh and McGregor denied.
- McGregor is suspected to have suffered a torn ACL, and he left the arena quickly without speaking to reporters or giving interviews, but he addressed the situation on social media, insisting he was healthy and shocked by the injury.
- UFC CEO Dana White also confirmed that McGregor appeared healthy before the fight and doubted any preexisting injury went unnoticed, despite McGregor’s history of a torn ACL in 2013.
- McGregor expressed determination to recover and return to fighting, describing his current state as one of shock but confidence in overcoming the setback.
