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Conor McGregor Addresses Retirement Speculation After Brutal UFC 329 Injury

Conor McGregor Addresses Retirement Speculation After Brutal UFC 329 Injury

Summary

Conor McGregor returned to UFC after five years but suffered a serious knee injury less than two minutes into his fight with Max Holloway. McGregor says he plans to come back and fight again despite the injury, which stopped the match early.

Key Facts

  • McGregor fought Max Holloway at UFC 329 after a five-year break.
  • The fight ended after 1 minute and 9 seconds because McGregor injured his right knee.
  • Referee Mike Beltran stopped the fight when McGregor couldn’t defend himself.
  • McGregor’s knee buckled during multiple kicks, causing the injury.
  • Fans and experts speculated the injury might be an ACL tear or a less serious ligament issue.
  • McGregor posted on social media that he was calm and ready before the injury and plans to return.
  • Some fighters suggested McGregor should retire, but he wants to finish his UFC contract with one fight left.
  • Possible future opponents include Max Holloway again or Michael Chandler, who was scheduled to fight McGregor previously.
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