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Conor McGregor is suspected to have blown his right ACL at UFC 329. | 📷: Getty/UFC

Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White has weighed in on Conor McGregor’s injury at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.

McGregor seemingly landed in an awkward manner while going for a kick in the opening seconds of his rematch with Max Holloway. He then struggled to stay upright, prompting the referee to call a halt to the bout. White told reporters that he suspects McGregor’s ACL gave out but revealed that he hadn’t spoken to the Irish fighter yet.

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“Listen, everybody who knows anything about the fight business, and it's been a big topic of discussion up to this fight: five years off in this sport is rough,” White said at the post-fight press conference. “I was expecting at least a one-round war, or who knew what Conor was capable of as far as cardio or whatever else after a five-year layoff. Well, there you go. We're assuming a blown ACL. I'm no doctor, but…

Max Holloway’s celebration was subdued because of Conor McGregor’s injury. | 📷: Getty/UFC

Max Holloway hopes Conor McGregor is “all good” after the former two-division Ultimate Fighting Championship champion had to limp out of the Octagon following a leg injury at UFC 329.

While Holloway won the bout, his celebration was subdued because of McGregor’s injury, largely suspected to be an ACL-related issue. “Blessed” feels for his Irish counterpart and wished him the best after their brief and anticlimactic clash.

Max Holloway reacts to Conor McGregor's UFC 329 injury The main event at UFC 329 lasted just over a minute as McGregor’s return ended on a disappointing note. Over five years after his last Octagon outing, the UFC legend suffered a major injury in the opening sequence of the fight. He struggled to stand upright and repeatedly fell, leading to a referee stoppage. Holloway was all class in the aftermath, wishing McGregor a successful recovery.Hollowa…

Paddy Pimblett says his jiu-jitsu is unmatched in the Octagon following UFC 329. | 📷: Getty/UFC

Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight Paddy Pimblett believes he has the best jiu-jitsu in the UFC after his win over Benoit St. Denis at UFC 329.

“The Baddy” took less than a minute to find the submission in the co-main event of UFC 329, which also earned him a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus. He has now commented on his victory, grappling prowess and potential future matchups.

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How Paddy Pimblett submitted Benoit St. Denis in 52 seconds It took Pimblett only 52 seconds to defeat St. Denis, who put himself directly in harm’s way by going for an early takedown. After his dominant win, the Brit explained how he secured the finish. He claimed that he hadn’t performed the move in a very long time but was able to improvise because of his jiu-jitsu skills.

“Oh, I have never done that before,” Pimblett said at the post-fight presse…