Max Holloway reveals what Conor McGregor said to him after injuring knee at UFC 329
Max Holloway discussed his recent UFC fight against Conor McGregor, which ended prematurely due to a leg injury sustained by McGregor. Holloway expressed concern for McGregor's well-being and noted a shift in the former champion's demeanor during the match.
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Max Holloway didn't get to exchange too many strikes with Conor McGregor at UFC 329, but they did exchange words during their fight.
Saturday's main event ended in disappointment for McGregor, who was fighting for the first time since breaking his leg in a loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Again, a McGregor leg injury proved to be his downfall, as he struggled to find his footing after throwing an opening flying kick, and never recovered. With McGregor obviously having suffered another injury, referee Mike Beltran called the fight off a little over a minute into Round 1.
In his post-fight interview, Holloway praised McGregor for wanting the fight to continue and he elaborated on the conversation speaking to reporters after the event.
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