Israel Adesanya warns Conor McGregor over UFC 329 warmup injury risk

Israel Adesanya has hinted that Conor McGregor could have injured himself during the warmup for UFC 329 on 18 June 2026.

What happened in the warmup?

Adesanya, the former UFC middleweight champion, raised eyebrows after watching McGregor’s warmup routine ahead of their co-main event. The Nigerian-New Zealander fighter suggested the Irishman may have done more damage to himself than anyone expected before the fight even started. McGregor’s team had no immediate comment on the claim.

Why it matters for Israel Adesanya

For Adesanya, the warmup drama adds another layer to an already volatile fight week. The middleweight title rematch was set to headline UFC 329 in Las Vegas, but any injury concerns could force a last-minute change. Adesanya remains focused on the task ahead, though he’s clearly watching McGregor’s every move.

What comes next?

UFC 329 officials have not confirmed any alterations to the card. If McGregor is ruled out, Adesanya would face a replacement in a non-title bout. The promotion has until fight time to finalize the matchup. Either way, the warmup incident has already shifted the narrative heading into fight night.