UFC 329 live updates: Dana White assumes Conor McGregor has ‘blown ACL’
UFC 329 delivers shock wins and a potential career-altering injury for McGregor
📍 Aftermath
The UFC 329 event concluded with Mario Bautista securing a unanimous decision victory over Cory Sandhagen in their rematch, avenging an earlier loss. Coverage of the story has since quieted without further updates on McGregor’s condition or long-term implications.
Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.
The story so far
UFC 329 concluded with Mario Bautista securing a unanimous decision victory over Cory Sandhagen in a rematch, ending a long-standing rivalry. Coverage highlights Bautista’s aggressive comeback after a previous loss, with reports noting severe damage to Sandhagen’s leg during the fight. Meanwhile, UFC president Dana White publicly speculated that Conor McGregor may have suffered an ACL injury, though no official confirmation has been issued.
Outlets including *The New York Post*, *Yahoo Sports*, and MMA-focused platforms like *MMA Fighting* and *MMA Mania* are leading updates, with live reactions and fight breakdowns dominating. The *Bluefield Daily Telegraph* and *The Herald Journal* also carried results, framing the event as a pivotal moment in lightweight division dynamics. Speculation around McGregor’s injury status has sparked broader discussion about his future fights.
Next steps include official medical updates on McGregor’s condition, potential rescheduling of his next bout, and analysis of Bautista’s rise as a top contender. Coverage may shift to UFC’s strategic decisions on lightweight matchups post-event.
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Sources (6)
- UFC 329 Mixed Martial Arts Bluefield Daily Telegraph · 50d ago
- UFC 329 Mixed Martial Arts The Herald Journal · 50d ago
- UFC 329 results: Mario Bautista badly damages Cory Sandhagen’s leg, gets his revenge with unanimous decision win MMA Fighting · 50d ago
- Sandhagen Vs. Bautista 2 Odds, Full Fight Preview & Prediction MMA Mania · 50d ago
- UFC 329 results: Mario Bautista guts out massive revenge win over Cory Sandhagen Yahoo Sports · 50d ago
- UFC 329 live updates: Dana White assumes Conor McGregor has ‘blown ACL’ New York Post · 50d ago
The obvious questions
Did Mario Bautista win UFC 329?
Yes. Bautista defeated Cory Sandhagen via unanimous decision in their rematch at UFC 329.
Is Conor McGregor’s ACL injury confirmed?
No. UFC president Dana White has speculated about the injury, but no official confirmation has been released.
Will Cory Sandhagen return to competition?
Coverage does not yet specify. His leg was badly damaged during the fight, but no retirement or comeback timeline has been announced.
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