Matt Brown reacts to Conor McGregor’s injury, plans to return for final fight in UFC: ‘The motherf*cker was nervous’

Key Points:

• Conor McGregor’s comeback at UFC 329 ended abruptly when he blew out his knee on the first kick against Max Holloway, marking a devastating return after five years out due to a broken leg.
• Former UFC welterweight Matt Brown believes McGregor was nervous and lacked confidence deep down, which contributed to the injury, despite McGregor’s usual high confidence and showmanship.
• Brown argues McGregor should have taken a tune-up fight instead of facing a top-five lightweight like Holloway right away, noting the UFC’s matchmaking likely left McGregor with no easier options.
• Despite the setback, McGregor plans to have surgery, recover, and return to fulfill the final fight on his UFC contract, with potential future moves including boxing, bare-knuckle fighting, or independent MMA bouts.
• Brown suggests the UFC might prefer McGregor to lose if he leaves the promotion, possibly matching him against tough opponents to devalue him, though such tactics could damage the UFC’s image.