Dos Anjos says McGregor knee injury 'sucked' despite rivalry

McGregor tore ACL and meniscus at UFC 329

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 43m1 min read

Rafael dos Anjos admits it "sucked" watching Conor McGregor injure his ACL against Max Holloway: "I don't like the guy, Via @MMAFighting on X

What happened: Rafael dos Anjos said he dislikes Conor McGregor but took no pleasure in the knee injury against Max Holloway. He pointed to his own past rehab ordeal as reason for sympathy. He said McGregor can return if he commits to the work.

Why it matters: Dos Anjos speaks from late-career experience ahead of his 50th pro fight at UFC 332. McGregor confirmed a torn ACL and meniscus after the Holloway bout. The exchange keeps attention on whether McGregor pursues another comeback.

By the numbers: UFC 329 ended in 69 seconds; McGregor later confirmed torn ACL and meniscus and returned to his 2013 surgeon for rehab.

What to watch: Watch McGregor's rehab updates for direction on his fighting future. Watch Dos Anjos at UFC 332 for his 50th pro bout.

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@MMAFighting 2026-09-30T04:57:38.062277+00:00

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