Despite winning the UFC202 main event, Conor McGregor arrived at his post-fight press conference on crutches.
It was a reflection of the brutal war of attrition between himself and Nate Diaz that even the victor was visibly injured afterwards.
Despite winning by majority decision, Conor McGregor left the ring in crutches pic.twitter.com/0V0z5dkQYo
— Lee Harvey (@MusikFan4Life) August 21, 2016
Initially it was suggested that McGregor had broken his foot during the fight.
REPORT: Reports from octagon-side media suggest that Conor McGregor broke his foot during #DiazVsMcGregor2. #UFC202 pic.twitter.com/F510hXVmFC
— BSS Sports (@BSSsports) August 21, 2016
But the Dubliner confirmed to the media that the only injury was to his shin, battered by repeated kicks out at his opponent.
McGregor: I kicked his knee about 40 times. My shin is killing me. That's it. It's the shin. Other than that, I'm perfect.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 21, 2016
According to McGregor it was his shin that he injured and not his foot. He was seen backstage on crutches after the fight. #UFC202
— BSS Sports (@BSSsports) August 21, 2016
