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Conor McGregor injury: Irish star says he tore ACL, meniscus at UFC 329
CBS Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Conor McGregor revealed he suffered an ACL and meniscus injury in his leg during his fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329, marking a similar injury to one he had in his opposite leg from a previous fight.
- Despite the injury, McGregor is optimistic about his recovery, citing advancements in regenerative medicine and training, and expects to return to fighting by next summer.
- McGregor has already started rehabilitation, reporting positive progress such as walking without a crutch and performing leg extension exercises without issue.
- The injury occurred early in the fight when McGregor attempted a jumping switch kick, a move practiced extensively during training, but his knee was immediately compromised, forcing him to stop the fight.
- McGregor expressed gratitude for avoiding a potentially worse outcome and credited his discipline and training regimen for his current recovery status.
