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The highly-anticipated rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway ended in all-time disappointment at UFC 329.
After he suffered a fight-ending leg injury in the opening seconds of his main event bout, McGregor (22-7 MMA, 10-5 UFC) wasted no time exiting the cage area – and apparently the venue, as well. Multiple ESPN cameras captured McGregor hobbling backstage and all the way outside of T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, still barefoot, shirtless, and wearing his fight shorts.
The extent of his injury is unknown, though UFC reporter Megan Olivi confirmed on the Paramount+ broadcast that it was his right knee. Olivi added that McGregor denied crutches that were attempted to be given to him prior to his arena exit.
McGregor, 37, had not competed since a July 2021 left leg break suffered in his trilogy bout vs. Dustin Poirier. The bout Saturday was the largest live gate in UFC history, per Dana White – and it ended in 69 seconds.
The road for McGregor beyond this is unclear, even more so now that substantial recovery is most likely needed. He has one bout left on his UFC contract and has stated the promotion hoped that bout would take place in April.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Video: Emotional Conor McGregor hobbles out of T-Mobile Arena
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After he suffered a fight-ending leg injury in the opening seconds of his main event bout, McGregor (22-7 MMA, 10-5 UFC) wasted no time exiting the cage area – and apparently the venue, as well. Multiple ESPN cameras captured McGregor hobbling backstage and all the way outside of T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, still barefoot, shirtless, and wearing his fight shorts.
The extent of his injury is unknown, though UFC reporter Megan Olivi confirmed on the Paramount+ broadcast that it was his right knee. Olivi added that McGregor denied crutches that were attempted to be given to him prior to his arena exit.
McGregor, 37, had not competed since a July 2021 left leg break suffered in his trilogy bout vs. Dustin Poirier. The bout Saturday was the largest live gate in UFC history, per Dana White – and it ended in 69 seconds.
The road for McGregor beyond this is unclear, even more so now that substantial recovery is most likely needed. He has one bout left on his UFC contract and has stated the promotion hoped that bout would take place in April.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Video: Emotional Conor McGregor hobbles out of T-Mobile Arena
Continue reading...
