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Michael Chandler defends Conor McGregor following UFC 329 knee injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 11:40 PM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Michael Chandler defends Conor McGregor following UFC 329 knee injury

Summary

Michael Chandler spoke out in defense of Conor McGregor after his fight at UFC 329 on July 13, 2026. McGregor suffered a knee injury just three seconds into his match against Max Holloway, leading to speculation about a pre-existing condition. Chandler dismissed these theories, stating McGregor is not the type to fight injured intentionally. He emphasized the unpredictability of the sport and noted that injuries can occur in a split second during a fight. Chandler and McGregor were set to face off in 2024 but that bout was called off due to McGregor's prior injury.

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Status Watch

•Conor McGregor injured his knee at UFC 329 against Max Holloway.
•Michael Chandler defended McGregor against injury skepticism.
•Chandler criticized conspiracy theories about McGregor's intent.
•McGregor's next scheduled fight was canceled due to a broken toe.

Latest Updates

4:57 AMYahoo Sports — Michael Chandler defends Conor McGregor: ‘He is not a quitter’
11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Chandler defends Conor McGregor's honor from UFC 329 injury skeptics

What they're saying

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Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight Michael Chandler has shut down claims that Conor McGregor went into UFC 329 knowing that he was injured, insisting that the Irishman still wants to fight him.
— Yahoo Sports