Doctor Questions Conor McGregor's ACL Injury Severity

A sports medicine specialist has raised doubts about the severity of Conor McGregor's knee injury after analyzing recent workout footage.

<p>A sports medicine expert has expressed skepticism regarding the severity of Conor McGregor's knee injury, following his recent workout videos posted three weeks after his UFC 329 fight.</p><p>Dr. Brian Sutterer, known for his analysis of fighter injuries, observed that McGregor's range of motion and absence of swelling in the clips do not align with typical signs of a complete ACL tear. McGregor sustained the injury during a kick against Max Holloway on July 11 and was advised to anticipate a year-long recovery post-surgery.</p><p>Sutterer noted that McGregor's ability to perform knee extensions and rowing machine exercises shortly after the injury suggests he may have only suffered an ACL sprain rather than a full tear. He clarified that he does not believe McGregor is dishonest about his injury, but indicated that the available information may not fully explain the situation. McGregor has not yet updated his timeline for surgery or recovery.</p>