UFC enthusiasts believe Conor McGregor suffered an injury prior to his bout with Max Holloway. McGregor’s return to the UFC at UFC 329 was short-lived, lasting only 69 seconds before he had to exit the fight due to a suspected knee ligament injury. Although McGregor did not provide any immediate comments, speculations quickly arose among fans suggesting that the fighter was already carrying an injury before the match began.
One fan expressed, “Conor was definitely injured well before the event, and he had to deal with it knowing he would disappoint many of his fans and the MMA community. This situation is unacceptable, and UFC fans demand an explanation promptly, urging McGregor to retire now.” Another observer noted, “Conor McGregor seemed to be limping even before stepping into the octagon. His lack of confidence and focus hinted that he might have been injured before the fight.” A third fan shared, “It appears Conor was already carrying an injury when he entered the cage. Fighters never return the same after such setbacks… but he remains a legend.”
Further fueling the speculation, another comment read, “There were rumors circulating that Conor McGregor was injured when he missed the first episode of Embedded, raising concerns about a potential fight cancellation. Was McGregor truly injured beforehand?” Despite being booed as he left the ring, McGregor received support from Holloway, who praised his opponent’s toughness. Holloway hinted at a potential third bout between them, emphasizing the need for a rematch.
Holloway acknowledged the disappointment surrounding the abrupt end to the fight, expressing his eagerness to face McGregor again. He remarked, “It is what it is. I’ll sit down with the UFC. There was so much anticipation for that fight. We need to have one more match. I was preparing hard to reach 170 lbs and compete against him. The way it ended is disappointing.”
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