McGregor's coach says knee 'never an issue' ahead of UFC 329
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Key Points:
- Conor McGregor's right knee was reportedly "never an issue" before his UFC 329 fight, according to his head coach John Kavanagh, who emphasized the kick that caused the injury was practiced extensively without problems.
- McGregor suffered a quick defeat to Max Holloway at UFC 329 after his right knee buckled during the opening seconds, leading to the fight being stopped after just 69 seconds.
- The injury sparked speculation about a preexisting condition, which McGregor and his coach denied, with UFC CEO Dana White also stating there was no indication McGregor entered the fight injured.
- Dana White suggested the injury was likely a torn ACL, a condition McGregor has experienced before, and highlighted McGregor's confident behavior during pre-fight events as evidence against any prior injury.
- This marked McGregor's first fight in five years since a broken left leg injury in 2021, and he has yet to disclose the full extent of his current knee injury.
