Conor McGregor's return to the octagon at UFC 329 against Max Holloway ended with an injury on Saturday night. Joe Rogan commented on a jumping roundhouse kick attempted by McGregor in the opening round, stating it was a risky move that could lead to injury. Rogan noted that McGregor landed awkwardly, putting pressure on his knee. After the kick attempt, McGregor grabbed his knee and was unable to continue, leading referee Mike Beltran to stop the fight. UFC president Dana White later confirmed that McGregor tore his ACL, pending further scans. Former MMA fighter Daniel Cormier suggested that McGregor's long absence from the sport may have contributed to the injury. Following the fight, McGregor expressed his disappointment on social media, stating he was healthy before the match. His UFC career record now stands at 22 wins and 7 losses.
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- loaded language: '"crazy"'
- loaded language: '"worst position"'
- loaded language: '"He blew his ACL out"'
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- loaded language: '"disastrous UFC return"'
- loaded language: '"gut-wrenching tweet"'
- framing: The headline foregrounds Rogan's criticism of McGregor's kick attempt.
- framing: A related-link headline labels McGregor's return "disastrous."
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Joe Rogan comments on Conor McGregor's injury during UFC 329
Conor McGregor suffered an injury during his fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329, which ended his return to the octagon. Joe Rogan commented on the risky kick that led to the injury, while UFC president Dana White confirmed that McGregor tore his ACL. McGregor's current UFC record is 22-7.
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- ✕ loaded language: '"crazy"'
- ✕ loaded language: '"worst position"'
- ✕ loaded language: '"He blew his ACL out"'
- ✕ loaded language: '"It sucks"'
- ✕ loaded language: '"disastrous UFC return"'
- ✕ loaded language: '"gut-wrenching tweet"'
- ✕ framing: The headline foregrounds Rogan's criticism of McGregor's kick attempt.
- ✕ framing: A related-link headline labels McGregor's return "disastrous."
- ✕ editorializing: McGregor was dejected after Beltran called the match, and understandably so.
- ✕ editorializing: After the loss, McGregor posted a gut-wrenching tweet
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Joe Rogan calls out 'crazy' kick attempt by Conor McGregor that led to injury: 'You don't do that'
Joe Rogan comments on Conor McGregor's injury during UFC 329