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MGK Taunts McGregor After 69-Second UFC Defeat, Reviving a Years-Old Feud
7/13/2026, 4:19:19 AM
Conor McGregor’s UFC 329 Loss and MGK’s Mockery
On July 11, 2024, Conor McGregor returned to the octagon after a five-year hiatus to face Max Holloway at UFC 329. The bout ended 69 seconds into the first round when McGregor landed awkwardly from a flying round-house kick, injured his knee and was unable to stand, prompting the referee to stop the contest. Within minutes, rapper-turned-singer Machine Gun Kelly posted on Instagram: “Knees weak of old age the real conor can’t stand up.”
History of the MGK–McGregor Feud
The animosity dates to the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards at New York’s Barclays Center, where both attended. Video footage showed McGregor lunging at Kelly, who was restrained by security and his then-partner Megan Fox; McGregor was later escorted away after allegedly throwing a drink toward Kelly.
Ongoing Legal and Public Controversies Involving McGregor
McGregor’s comeback has been shadowed by a civil judgment ordering him to pay nearly €250,000 (£208,000) to Nikita Hand for a 2018 alleged rape, a case he maintains was consensual. His appearance on *The Tonight Show* with Jimmy Fallon sparked criticism, with actress Christina Ricci labeling him “a piece of human garbage” and accusing Fallon of giving him a platform.
Official Statements & Responses
A McGregor representative told Page Six that the fighter “only fights fighters.” No comment was issued by Kelly or his representatives regarding the Instagram post.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Knees weak of old age the real conor can’t stand up.” — Machine Gun Kelly, Instagram post
- “only fights fighters” — McGregor representative, Page Six statement
- “the comeback of all comebacks in sports history” — Conor McGregor, pre-fight interview
- “Why the ABSOLUTE FUCK is this piece of human garbage being given a platform on Jimmy Fallon’s show? Shame on you, Jimmy.” — Christina Ricci, social-media comment
The rapid defeat and MGK’s public jab have reignited a feud that began on a red-carpet, while McGregor continues to navigate legal judgments and media scrutiny surrounding his return to combat sports.
