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Why Conor McGregor calls his exact knee injury 'quite shocking' after finding out results - Fox News
Conor McGregor revealed he suffered ACL and meniscus injuries in his right knee during the UFC 329 loss to Max Holloway, mirroring their first fight.
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Conor McGregor revealed he tore his right ACL and meniscus during his brief UFC return on July 11 in Las Vegas, ending his bout against Max Holloway at UFC 329 by technical knockout.
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McGregor called the injury "quite shocking," noting it was the same injury he suffered in his first fight with Holloway 13 years ago, only on the opposite leg this time.
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The fight ended just seconds into the first round after McGregor attempted a jumping roundhouse kick, landed awkwardly and immediately grabbed his knee, with referee Mike Beltran stopping the contest.
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Despite the setback, McGregor expressed optimism about recovering by next summer, citing regenerative medicine advances and improved training methods, and said he is already walking without a crutch and performing leg extension work.
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Holloway capitalized on McGregor's injury, attempting to strike while his opponent was down, though McGregor evaded some of the punches before the fight was called.
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McGregor framed the injury in a positive and spiritual light, suggesting he may have been "saved from something worse," and thanked fans for their support while vowing to maintain his discipline.