Conor McGregor's Knee Was 'Never an Issue' Prior to UFC 329 Injury vs. Max Holloway, Coach Says - Bleacher Report
Conor McGregor's coach and UFC president Dana White have denied claims that the fighter entered his UFC 329 bout with a pre-existing knee injury. McGregor suffered a severe injury just 69 seconds into the fight against Max Holloway.
Why it matters
The injury marks a significant setback for a high-profile athlete and raises questions about the future of his career following consecutive leg injuries.
01:59 Featured Video UFC 329 Main Card Picks 🤷♂️ Home MMA MMA Conor McGregor's Knee Was 'Never an Issue' Prior to UFC 329 Injury vs. Max Holloway, Coach Says Adam Wells Jul 12, 2026 Conor McGregor's coach has joined the chorus of people denying the Notorious One had a knee injury going into his bout with Max Holloway at UFC 329.
In a post on his Facebook page (h/t ESPN's Brett Okamoto ), John Kavanagh stated McGregor's right knee was "never an issue" leading up to the event.
"Devastated," Kavanaugh wrote. "That opening jump switch kick was drilled daily for months, multiple times in warmup. Never an issue. Knee went when he [threw] the very first kick. Doesn't get any worse than this. Looking forward to seeing my family in a few days."
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