McGregor's Manager Denies Pre-Fight Knee Injury Before Holloway Bout

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Conor McGregor's manager has stated that the fighter was not dealing with a prior knee injury before his recent UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway. The bout was stopped short after only 1 minute and 9 seconds due to an injury McGregor sustained during an attempted kick.

The assertion comes from McGregor's representative, who addressed the situation via a social media post on Sunday. This clarification addresses speculation surrounding the circumstances of the fight's abrupt conclusion.

The UFC 329 contest marked McGregor's return to competition after a five-year absence. However, the highly anticipated matchup was cut short when McGregor appeared to injure his knee while executing a roundhouse kick early in the first round.

The injury led to the fight being stopped by the referee, much to the disappointment of fans and the fighter himself, who was making his comeback after a lengthy layoff.

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While the manager's statement aims to dispel injury rumors, the quick stoppage due to a first-round kick still raises questions about McGregor's immediate physical readiness for a return after a long break.

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