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Islam Makhachev Makes Feelings Clear on Conor McGregor's UFC 329 Injury

Islam Makhachev Makes Feelings Clear on Conor McGregor's UFC 329 Injury

Summary

Conor McGregor got hurt very early in his UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway, suffering a serious knee injury. UFC Welterweight champion Islam Makhachev expressed sympathy for McGregor and said he wished the fight had lasted longer. McGregor will need time to recover from the injury before returning to the octagon.

Key Facts

  • McGregor returned to fighting after five years but injured his ACL in the first round at UFC 329.
  • The injury happened during a jumping kick early in the fight against Max Holloway.
  • The referee stopped the fight because McGregor could no longer continue.
  • Islam Makhachev said he felt bad about McGregor's injury and wanted to see how he would fight after five years.
  • McGregor and Holloway fought once before in 2013, with McGregor winning that match.
  • McGregor revealed he tore his meniscus and ACL in the fight.
  • Makhachev defeated Dustin Poirier in June 2024; McGregor has lost to Poirier twice recently.
  • McGregor is 39 years old and has promised to come back after recovery, but the injury may make it difficult.
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