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McGregor's manager says fighter had no knee injury prior to short bout with Max Holloway
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
Conor McGregor's manager said in a social media post Sunday that fighter did not have a previous knee injury prior to his shortened UFC 329 fight with Max Holloway.McGregor's first fight in five years lasted just 1:09 due to a knee injury sustained while attempting an opening roundhouse kick.“Tha...
Key takeaway McGregor's first fight in five years lasted just 1:09 due to a knee injury sustained while attempting an opening roundhouse kick.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio fight fans who tuned in to UFC 329 were likely left disappointed by the abrupt end to Conor McGregor's highly-anticipated return to the octagon. The knee injury that forced McGregor to halt his fight against Max Holloway after just 1:09 will undoubtedly spark discussions among local MMA enthusiasts about the risks and uncertainties of the sport. As a community that follows mixed martial arts, San Antonio residents may be interested in how this injury affects McGregor's future in the UFC and whether it will impact the popularity of MMA events in the area. The fact that McGregor's manager and the UFC President have both denied any pre-existing knee injury will also likely be a topic of conversation among fans, who will be watching to see how the fighter recovers and whether he will be able to regain his footing in the sport.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Conor McGregor's manager said in a social media post Sunday that fighter did not have a previous knee injury prior to his shortened UFC 329 fight with Max Holloway.McGregor's first fight in five years lasted just 1:09 due to a knee injury sustained while attempting an opening roundhouse kick.“Tha...
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