UFC: Conor McGregor injury 'absolutely real', says Dana White

UFC president Dana White has insisted Conor McGregor's leg injury suffered against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 was "absolutely real" after some fans questioned the legitimacy of the break. McGregor broke his tibia and fibula in the first round of his Las Vegas bout with Poirier on Saturday, and White has confirmed that the injury was a genuine one. "It was absolutely real. I saw the replays. It was a real, real break," said White. "The guy broke his leg. He's going to be out for a while. I don't know how long. He has to go into surgery." Some fans have questioned the injury, pointing to the way McGregor fell to the ground following the kick from Poirier. However, the injury was confirmed by multiple medical professionals and White insists that the injury was genuine. "This is a tough one. Conor is one of the biggest stars in the sport. This is a big loss for us and for the fans. We wish him a speedy recovery," said White. McGregor was initially taken to a nearby hospital where he had surgery on his leg. He has since returned to Ireland and is expected to begin his rehabilitation in the coming weeks. The injury is a major blow to McGregor, who was looking to get back on track after his defeat to Poirier in January. The fight was his first since his second-round knockout defeat to Poirier in January. This injury is likely to keep McGregor out of action for an extended period of time.

Summary

"Conor McGregor's leg injury, which occurred during his fight against Dustin Poirier, is confirmed as real by UFC president Dana White. Despite some speculation, the injury was confirmed by multiple medical professionals and McGregor underwent surgery before returning to Ireland to begin his rehabilitation. This injury is a significant setback for McGregor, who was hoping to bounce back after his earlier loss to Poirier in January. His recovery time is still unknown, but it is expected to be extensive."