"I Wanted to See How He Fights" - Islam Makhachev Shares Honest Feelings About Conor McGregor's Dismal UFC 329 Comeback

"I wanted to see how he fights" - Islam Makhachev shares honest feelings about Conor McGregor's dismal UFC 329 comeback

Islam Makhachev recently shared his thoughts on Conor McGregor injuring himself during his rematch against Max Holloway.

Islam Makhachev puts Khabib Nurmagomedov's rivalry aside to express sympathy for Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor will not be the same after latest injury, says MMA analyst

MMA analyst Alan Jouban has become the latest person to weigh in on the future of Conor McGregor after his latest injury.

Islam Makhachev Says He Felt Bad For Conor McGregor After Watching Him Get Injured In His Return

Islam Makhachev expressed sympathy for Conor McGregor following the Irish superstar’s devastating knee injury at UFC 329, an outcome the lightweight champion didn’t anticipate despite expecting his teammate Max Holloway to emerge victorious. “Honestly, I feel bad, you know,” Makhachev said when asked about his reaction to McGregor’s injury. “But I know Max is going to beat him, but not like fast like this in the first minute. I want to see how h…

Islam Makhachev Says McGregor's UFC 329 Injury Made Him 'Feel Bad,' But Holloway Was Going To Win

Makhachev said he expected Max Holloway to beat Conor McGregor, but not through a first-minute injury finish.

Connor McGregor's Knee Injury Changed His UFC Future

On July 11, 2026, Conor McGregor returned to the UFC after more than five years away to fight Max Holloway at UFC 329. Just barely 69 seconds into the fight, McGregor injured his right knee and could not continue. Viewers were shocked because they had waited years for his return. Before the injury, many people […] The post Connor McGregor’s Knee Injury Changed His UFC Future appeared first on NYCTastemakers.