UFC 329: McGregor's Leg Injury Confirmed Not Pre-Existing, Holloway Comments on High Kick
UFC 329 in Las Vegas saw Conor McGregor sustain a right-leg injury during a flying kick, which officials said was not pre-existing, while Max Holloway noted the kick appeared in slow motion.
UFC 329 concluded in Las Vegas with Conor McGregor sustaining a right-leg injury after a missed flying head kick. A source told the outlet that the injury was not pre-existing and occurred when McGregor landed awkwardly, prompting commentator Joe Rogan to describe it as a broken leg. McGregor and his team have denied any prior injury.
Max Holloway told reporters he was not surprised by McGregor’s high kick, noting it fit the fighter’s usual style, but said the kick seemed to move in slow motion, adding that higher weight classes can make movements appear slower.
In other bouts, Lone Kavanagh appeared dominant until the third round, scoring a knockdown against Royval before being submitted via rear-naked choke after a grappling exchange. Terrence McKinney’s performance ended after four minutes due to fatigue, while Bobby "King" Green secured a TKO victory despite early setbacks.
"Being at 170 is nice," Holloway said, referring to the slower pace at higher weight divisions.
"It wasn’t a pre-existing injury," a source confirmed regarding McGregor’s leg.
The event featured a mix of striking and grappling outcomes, with several fighters experiencing dramatic turnarounds.