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Joe Rogan bewildered by 'crazy' Conor McGregor decision that led to injury
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Conor McGregor suffered a severe knee injury, likely a torn ACL, during his UFC return against Max Holloway, caused by an awkward landing from a flying roundhouse kick just over a minute into the fight.
- Joe Rogan criticized McGregor's decision to attempt such a risky move early in the fight, suggesting it was a reckless choice that led directly to the injury.
- UFC president Dana White and analyst Daniel Cormier noted that McGregor's long hiatus from fighting may have contributed to the poor execution and injury.
- McGregor expressed deep frustration on social media, stating he was fully healthy before the fight and that the injury came unexpectedly despite thorough preparation and training.
- Rogan speculated that McGregor's aggressive start might have been a deliberate strategy to showcase his recovered kicking ability from a previous surgery.
