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Terence “Bud” Crawford has addressed Conor McGregor’s anticlimactic return to action in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

McGregor’s return to the Octagon ended in just 69 seconds at UFC 329. The former two-division champion seemingly injured his right knee in the opening sequence of the fight, leading to a stoppage from the referee as he was unable to continue.

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UFC CEO Dana White subsequently speculated that it could be an ACL-related issue, an unfortunate occurrence considering McGregor’s last bout before UFC 329 also ended in a leg injury.Terence Crawford says Conor McGregor's UFC 329 injury was 'God punish them' after the former champion's 69-second loss. Crawford, who has gone back and forth with McGregor previously, believes the Irishman got what was coming his way. The unbeaten boxer and the MMA superstar were once rumored to be squaring off in a two-fight crossover series across both combat sports, and McGregor claimed Crawford turn…

Gable Steveson said he would welcome a fight with Josh Hokit. | 📷: Getty/UFC

After a dominant win in his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut, Gable Steveson has responded to Josh Hokit’s trash talk.

Steveson defeated Elisha Ellison at UFC 329, extending his professional record to 4-0 and recording his fourth straight first-round finish. Hokit, who’s emerged as one of the most polarizing figures in the UFC, has issued threats to Steveson and his mentor, Jon Jones, drawing a reaction from the Olympian.

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Gable Steveson responds to Josh Hokit after dominant UFC 329 victory Hokit took to X to share a clip from one of Steveson’s pre-fight interviews wherein the latter questioned the former’s skills. “The Incredible Hok” listed his many athletic achievements before suggesting that both Steveson and Jones steer clear of him.

“Remember, this ain’t wrestling,” Hokit wrote on X. “If anyone signs up to face me in a fist fight, better have a go…

Chael Sonnen says you can stick a fork in Conor McGregor: He's done. | 📷: Jason Burgos/Sherdog

Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor’s Ultimate Fighting Championship career took a major hit following the anticlimactic loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329.

McGregor suffered a knee injury seconds into his rematch with Holloway. He then wasn’t able to find stability and repeatedly fell while attempting strikes, prompting the referee to stop the bout. With the Irishman’s last two main events ending in unfortunate injuries, Sonnen questions whether he can headline another card.

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‘You cannot main event him’: Chael Sonnen on Conor McGregor In McGregor’s last outing prior to UFC 329, he suffered a leg break in his trilogy fight against Dustin Poirier in 2021. A lengthy stint on the sidelines ensued before the Holloway rematch came together. According to Sonnen, there were no takeaways from the former two-division champ’s return.

“It was one of th…

Conor McGregor’s coach has weighed-in on the outcome at UFC 329. | 📷: Getty/UFC

Conor McGregor’s coach, John Kavanagh, has squashed rumors of a pre-existing injury going into the Ultimate Fighting Championship star’s Octagon return at UFC 329.

McGregor rematched Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329, but injured his knee in the opening sequence. After he struggled to stay upright, the referee stopped the bout, leading to an anticlimactic conclusion to the fight card.

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John Kavanagh details McGregor’s injury after comeback fight ends early Kavanagh took to Facebook to discuss McGregor’s injury following the defeat to Holloway at UFC 329. The former two-division champion’s longtime coach shed light on the post-fight mood and reiterated McGregor’s claim that he wasn’t injured going into the bout.

“Devastated,” the SBG Ireland head coach wrote in a Facebook post (via ESPN). “That opening jump switch kick was drilled daily for month…

Conor McGregor is suspected to have blown his right ACL at UFC 329. | 📷: Getty/UFC

Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White has weighed in on Conor McGregor’s injury at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.

McGregor seemingly landed in an awkward manner while going for a kick in the opening seconds of his rematch with Max Holloway. He then struggled to stay upright, prompting the referee to call a halt to the bout. White told reporters that he suspects McGregor’s ACL gave out but revealed that he hadn’t spoken to the Irish fighter yet.

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“Listen, everybody who knows anything about the fight business, and it's been a big topic of discussion up to this fight: five years off in this sport is rough,” White said at the post-fight press conference. “I was expecting at least a one-round war, or who knew what Conor was capable of as far as cardio or whatever else after a five-year layoff. Well, there you go. We're assuming a blown ACL. I'm no doctor, but…

Max Holloway’s celebration was subdued because of Conor McGregor’s injury. | 📷: Getty/UFC

Max Holloway hopes Conor McGregor is “all good” after the former two-division Ultimate Fighting Championship champion had to limp out of the Octagon following a leg injury at UFC 329.

While Holloway won the bout, his celebration was subdued because of McGregor’s injury, largely suspected to be an ACL-related issue. “Blessed” feels for his Irish counterpart and wished him the best after their brief and anticlimactic clash.

Max Holloway reacts to Conor McGregor's UFC 329 injury The main event at UFC 329 lasted just over a minute as McGregor’s return ended on a disappointing note. Over five years after his last Octagon outing, the UFC legend suffered a major injury in the opening sequence of the fight. He struggled to stand upright and repeatedly fell, leading to a referee stoppage. Holloway was all class in the aftermath, wishing McGregor a successful recovery.Hollowa…

Paddy Pimblett says his jiu-jitsu is unmatched in the Octagon following UFC 329. | 📷: Getty/UFC

Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight Paddy Pimblett believes he has the best jiu-jitsu in the UFC after his win over Benoit St. Denis at UFC 329.

“The Baddy” took less than a minute to find the submission in the co-main event of UFC 329, which also earned him a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus. He has now commented on his victory, grappling prowess and potential future matchups.

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How Paddy Pimblett submitted Benoit St. Denis in 52 seconds It took Pimblett only 52 seconds to defeat St. Denis, who put himself directly in harm’s way by going for an early takedown. After his dominant win, the Brit explained how he secured the finish. He claimed that he hadn’t performed the move in a very long time but was able to improvise because of his jiu-jitsu skills.

“Oh, I have never done that before,” Pimblett said at the post-fight presse…

Brandon Royval dragged Lone'er Kavanagh into deep waters at UFC 329. | 📷: Getty/UFC

Brandon Royval showed his experience en route to a thrilling submission victory over fellow Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight Lone’er Kavanagh at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.

The back-and-forth 125-pound clash went on to win the Fight of the Night honors, with both earning $100,000 extra each. Royval ultimately submitted Kavanagh in the final frame following two chaotic rounds.

UFC 329’s Brandon Royval vs. Lone’er Kavanagh fight ends with dramatic submission Royval started aggressively, pressuring Kavanagh with his volume early on. Kavanagh responded sharply and dropped Royval with a perfectly timed right hand in the second round, but the latter survived the onslaught and rallied late. After a frantic exchange in the final frame, Royval forced the tap with a rear-naked choke to earn a dramatic submission victory.

Royval, who absorbed several damaging blows at UFC 329, p…

UFC 329’s win set Robert Whitaker up for some intriguing matchups at 205. | 📷: Getty/UFC

Robert Whittaker feels on “top of the world” after he returned to winning ways and delivered a statement win at UFC 329.

The bout marked Whittaker's light heavyweight debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The Australian was coming off back-to-back losses at middleweight, which prompted the move up. “The Reaper” sent a message to the rest of the 205-pound division with his third-round technical knockout victory over Nikita Krylov.

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Whittaker's knockout of Nikita Krylov changes the conversation at 205 pounds Krylov enjoyed early success before Whittaker found his rhythm and landed a clean right hand in the third round, followed by another heavy strike. The former then grabbed his jaw and turned away, and the referee subsequently intervened to stop the bout. It appeared as though Whittaker had severely damaged Krylov’s jaw.

“I feel top of the…

An apparent knee injury snuffed out whatever magic Conor McGregor planned to rekindle in his first Ultimate Fighting Championship assignment in five years.

Max Holloway was awarded an anticlimactic technical knockout over the SBG Ireland cornerstone in the first round of their UFC 329 headliner on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. A disappointed and dejected McGregor (22-7, 10-5 UFC)—who had beaten the Hawaiian by unanimous decision in their first meeting in 2013—bowed out 1:09 into Round 1.

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It was essentially over before it began. McGregor appeared to suffer the injury while throwing a jumping round kick inside the first 10 seconds. He collapsed on multiple occasions afterward, unable to put any weight on his right leg while he attempted to engage Holloway (28-9, 24-9 UFC). It soon became clear to all involved that McGregor was compromised to such an extent that he could not move forward with the match.

Meanwhile, former Cage Warriors ch…

A fast finish and an action-packed flyweight bout were among the UFC 329 bonus winners.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship handed out a pair of Performance of the Night awards and a Fight of the Night bonus, with each recipient pocketing an extra $100,000 over their contracted fight purse. The fight card featured 11 finishes in total, but a couple of bouts concluded in anticlimactic fashion, with the main event ending via an unfortunate injury.

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UFC 329 bonus winners include Paddy Pimblett, King Green and Royval-Kavanagh Paddy Pimblett secured a $100,000 POTN bonus for his submission of Benoit St. Denis in the co-main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It took Pimblett under a minute to put away his French counterpart, sealing one of the quickest and most emphatic victories of his UFC tenure.

King Green also earned a $100,000 POTN bonus following a dramatic first-round comeback against Terrance McKinney. Despite initially facing an early barrage…

Bucking a trend that has become beyond familiar to those that watch the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Paramount+ in the U.S., Dustin Poirier was not featured in Bud Light’s commercials during UFC 329.

Poirier (30-10) was recently arrested at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport for public drunkenness. The former UFC interim lightweight champion threatened to fight and used a racial slur directed at a police officer after being denied permission to board his flight for being intoxicated. He has been charged with a misdemeanor and is currently out on bail.

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Poirier subsequently opened up about his mental issues while addressing the incident. “The Diamond” also revealed that he lost a major sponsor and several business deals in the aftermath of his arrest. There were also rumors of Bud Light canceling Poirier’s sponsorship.Dustin Poirier absent from the latest Bud Light adWhile Poirier’s official sponsorship status with Bud Light is unk…