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McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh says the knee was never a concern ahead of UFC 329 against Max Holloway, insisting the injury occurred on the opening kick; the fight ended in 69 seconds. Dana White later hinted at a possible blown ACL but stressed there was no pre-existing injury. The result continued McGregor’s rough run, marking his third straight loss since 2021 with his last win in 2020.
McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh says the lightweight days may be behind him, with McGregor now comfortable at 170 lbs and likely to stay at welterweight for the near term. Kavanagh would like him to fight more often, ideally before the year ends rather than waiting until 2027, and envisions a quick return after a short break. The piece notes McGregor’s history at 145–155 and the upcoming showdown with Max Holloway at UFC 329 as the latest chapter, capped by a broader plan for McGregor’s contract-end fight in 2027 and a supposed “master class” in the cage.
Conor McGregor will not be headlining UFC 300 in April as originally hoped, according to his coach John Kavanagh. McGregor's return has been delayed, and it is now speculated that he may fight during International Fight Week in July. McGregor has not competed since breaking his leg in a loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021.