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.
Fighting for the first time in over five years, McGregor launched himself across the ring with a flying left roundhouse kick when the match started, only to land awkwardly.
Joe Rogan said a jumping roundhouse kick attempt in the opening round of UFC 329 put devastating pressure on Conor McGregor's knee in his loss to Max Holloway.
Quick wins by Max Holloway and Paddy Pimblett may have positioned the pair to be booked against each other soon. Here's what's next for the top fighters from UFC 329.
After five years away from the sport, McGregor, 37, finally made his comeback at a sold-out T-Mobile Arena, but there would be no fairytale ending for his die-hard fans who made the journey to Las Vegas.