Joe Rogan calls out 'crazy' kick attempt by Conor McGregor that led to injury: 'You don't do that' - Fox News
Conor McGregor suffered an ACL injury during his UFC 329 return match against Max Holloway, an outcome Joe Rogan attributed to a risky jumping roundhouse kick. The injury occurred in the first round, ending McGregor's first fight since 2021.
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Conor McGregor couldn’t believe his five-year return to the octagon ended the way it did on Saturday night in UFC 329 against Max Holloway. But Joe Rogan said it was a "crazy" move that he tried in the opening round that cost him. "He just tried a crazy move. He tried a jumping roundhouse kick," Rogan said during the UFC broadcast after the main event ended. "… if you don’t land in a good way, with a supporting way, you put so much pressure on that knee. He landed with his knee in the worst position." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM McGregor’s kick attempt clearly hurt him, as he immediately grabbed his knee after Holloway evaded the strike. McGregor tried to keep fighting, but referee Mike Beltran called the fight after he tried another kick and clearly couldn’t land properly.
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