Conor McGregor sustained suspected torn ligaments in his knee during his UFC return that ended quickly after just a minute. McGregor, making a comeback after five years due to a previous leg injury, faced Max Holloway in a rematch from 2013. Unfortunately, McGregor’s fight was cut short when he awkwardly landed on his right leg, leading to his withdrawal.
UFC CEO Dana White commented on McGregor’s performance, noting the challenges of returning after such a long hiatus. White speculated that McGregor may have suffered a blown ACL based on initial observations. He also addressed rumors of McGregor being injured before the fight, dismissing them by highlighting McGregor’s physical condition at the press conference and weigh-ins.
White emphasized that any pre-existing injury would have been noticeable given the high visibility of the event. He stated that with millions of views, any signs of weakness or injury would have been detected, indicating that there was likely no pre-existing injury.