After UFC 329, one of the key questions was the state of Conor McGregor’s knee injury. Speculation arose about whether his injury occurred prior to his fight with Max Holloway.
Social media debates ignited following a video showing McGregor stumbling as he removed his shoes before entering the Octagon. Observers speculated this indicated an injury to his right knee before the match began.
Addressing these questions, McGregor interacted with fans on X. One fan commented on his apparent knee issue before the fight. McGregor responded, dismissing the idea. He explained that his stumble was due to a momentary imbalance while taking off his shoe with a sweaty foot.
More nonsense. I had zero issue. The taking off of my shoe at octagon side, a sweaty foot, without a sock on, pulling off the shoe with the ball of my free foot. It was a brief disbalance. If even.
McGregor’s return to the UFC after a five-year hiatus ended swiftly. He lost to Holloway by TKO in just 69 seconds after failing to support his weight on his right knee. The injury appeared to occur following a misjudged leaping roundhouse kick attempt.
Addressing this incident, McGregor reflected on his performance. He acknowledged the error in timing during his attack, attributing it partly to eagerness after his extended break from the sport.
A foot too early for sure. Never going to work, I disagree. The eagerness/rush out the gate is what 5 years out of the game will do. Noted and corrected. I’ll get it right. I’m getting closer, that is my mindset.
McGregor revealed plans for surgery and expressed his intention to complete the last fight of his UFC contract. He is determined to have a rematch with Holloway.
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