Joe Rogan says McGregor blew out his ACL with 'crazy' jumping roundhouse kick
Key Points:
- Conor McGregor suffered a torn ACL in his UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway after attempting a risky jumping roundhouse kick that landed poorly, leading to a TKO loss.
- UFC president Dana White confirmed the ACL tear, pending scan results, while commentator Joe Rogan and analyst Daniel Cormier attributed the injury to the high-risk move and McGregor's long hiatus from the sport.
- McGregor expressed deep frustration on social media, stating he was fully healthy before the fight and that the injury came unexpectedly during the match.
- The injury occurred in McGregor's first fight in nearly two years, marking a difficult and premature end to his comeback attempt.
- With this loss, McGregor's professional UFC record stands at 22 wins and 7 losses.