Conor McGregor undergoes surgery to repair injured knee: ‘I am excellent’
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Conor McGregor underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL in his knee after sustaining the injury early in his UFC 329 comeback fight against Max Holloway.
- The injury occurred when McGregor landed awkwardly after a jumping roundhouse kick, leading to the fight being stopped just 66 seconds into the first round.
- McGregor has a history of ACL injuries, having previously suffered and repaired the same injury in his first fight against Holloway in 2013, but this latest injury is on the opposite leg.
- Recovery from the ACL surgery is expected to take 9 to 12 months, with McGregor aiming to return by International Fight Week 2027.
- McGregor has one fight left on his current UFC contract and intends to complete it before considering opportunities outside the UFC.
