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Conor McGregor's Coach Denies Pre-Fight Knee Injury Ahead of UFC 329 Bout

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Conor McGregor's head coach, John Kavanagh, expressed devastation over the events of UFC 329 and has asserted that the fighter's knee was not an issue leading into his bout with Max Holloway.

John Kavanagh, the long-time head coach for Conor McGregor, has stated that the fighter's knee was not a point of concern prior to his UFC 329 appearance. Kavanagh described himself as "devastated" by how the main event unfolded.

This statement from McGregor's coach adds to a chorus of voices denying that the Irish fighter entered his matchup with Max Holloway carrying a pre-existing knee injury. The focus on the knee comes in the wake of McGregor's performance and subsequent injury during the fight.

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If McGregor's knee was indeed not an issue beforehand, it intensifies questions about his preparedness and the circumstances surrounding his UFC 329 defeat.

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Sources: Yahoo Sports · Bleacher Report

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