What Really Happened to Conor’s Leg? #ufc
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simone
on Jul 14, 2026
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Did Conor McGregor suffer another serious injury, and what does it mean for his future?
In this breakdown, Chael Sonnen revisits a key moment from McGregor's return and explains why he saw something very different than many viewers. While much of the conversation centered around Conor's kicks, Chael noticed that McGregor appeared to lose his balance while throwing a punch. To him, it looked less like a specific technique failing and more like an elite athlete who simply hasn't competed in six years.
Chael also addresses comments made by Joe Rogan, who suggested on the broadcast that McGregor may have suffered a significant knee injury. That could prove to be accurate, but Chael says he didn't see enough to confidently make that conclusion.
The bigger question, as always, is: what's next?
If there is a serious knee injury involved, the timeline becomes difficult. Recovery could take a year before McGregor even returns to full training, and the possibility of another long layoff rais