Sean Strickland questions Conor McGregor’s injury at UFC 329
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 3:48 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
At UFC 329, Conor McGregor faced Max Holloway, suffering a knee injury after his first kick, leading to a stoppage loss early in the first round. Middleweight champion Sean Strickland speculated that McGregor's injury might be linked to past steroid use, citing his observations of other athletes. Despite Strickland's doubts about the legitimacy of McGregor's injury, he emphasized that athletes usually protect pre-existing injuries during fights. The UFC has faced scrutiny over McGregor's drug testing history amid his recent return to the Octagon after a lengthy absence.
- •Conor McGregor returned to action after a five-year hiatus.
- •He injured his knee after the first kick against Max Holloway.
- •Sean Strickland suggested steroid use may weaken athletes.
- •Strickland doubts McGregor would have kicked if injured.
- •McGregor's previous drug testing issues have been a concern.
- 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 injury sparks Sean Strickland’s steroid theory
"Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champion Sean Strickland doesn’t think Conor McGregor was injured going into UFC 329.
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