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McGregor injures leg on opening kick vs. Holloway at UFC 329

Conor McGregor’s return to the octagon at UFC 329 ended abruptly after a leg injury occurred during the opening kick against Max Holloway.

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📍 How it ended

Conor McGregor suffered a leg injury on an opening kick during his UFC 329 return, leading to a loss. McGregor denied having a preexisting injury, though he described the experience as hell.

The event was characterized by some reports as the end of the road for his MMA career.

Epilogue added 60d ago, after coverage quieted.

Coverage (9)

The brief

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Conor McGregor sustained a leg injury during the opening moments of his fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329, leading to the match being called. Following the event, McGregor addressed the loss, stating he did not enter the fight with a pre-existing injury, while describing the experience as "hell." Coverage from ESPN, The New York Times, and Yahoo Sports highlights the significance of the injury in the context of McGregor’s career.

Bleacher Report characterizes the event as a potential turning point for his future in MMA. Additionally, USA Today reports on public reactions, including social media content posted by Jake Paul regarding the incident.

Future developments depend on medical assessments of the injury and any subsequent announcements from UFC leadership. Dana White has publicly commented on his observations of the event, and further updates regarding McGregor's physical recovery or professional status remain forthcoming.

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Quick answers

What happened to Conor McGregor at UFC 329?

He sustained a leg injury during his opening kick against Max Holloway, resulting in the fight being stopped.

Did McGregor have a pre-existing injury?

McGregor has claimed that there was no pre-fight injury.

How did the MMA community react?

Coverage notes various reactions, including commentary from Dana White and a video response from Jake Paul.

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People, places & organizations

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