Conor McGregor Denies Pre-Fight Injury, Demands Holloway Trilogy

Conor McGregor has finally broken his silence about his UFC 329 defeat, denying rumors that he entered the fight with an injury. The Irishman went on a social media spree on X, addressing fans and breaking down the most talked-about moments of his bout with Max Holloway, which ended in a knockout just over a minute into the fight.

The biggest statement: Conor McGregor categorically denies sustaining any injury before stepping into the Octagon. He specifically addressed a viral video showing him struggling to take off his shoes before the fight, calling it "nonsense" and explaining it was just a brief imbalance due to a sweaty foot, not a sign of injury.

McGregor also responded to accusations of drug use, which arose after his increased social media activity. He insisted he has not and will not take any mind-altering substances, and emphasized that he is now focused on recovery after surgery.

The fighter admitted that if the fight had gone differently, he might have "ended back in the cycle," but now he faces a long period of discipline. He said he should have the results of his scans by now but did not reveal the extent of the damage sustained in the loss to Holloway.

When McGregor returns to the Octagon, he wants a trilogy fight with Max Holloway. "It has to be Holloway," he wrote, hinting at the unfinished rivalry, with the series currently tied 1-1.

Remember, Max Holloway secured a devastating knockout victory over McGregor in just 69 seconds. This loss marked McGregor's second consecutive defeat and raised questions about his future in the UFC.

Fans and experts are already speculating whether McGregor can return to his former glory after injury and surgery. The fighter himself remains optimistic and promises to surprise everyone with his comeback.