Dana White reveals extent of Conor McGregor's knee injury, next steps after ugly UFC 329 loss
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Key Points:
- Conor McGregor suffered a severe ACL and meniscus injury in his right knee during his UFC 329 comeback bout, confirmed by UFC CEO Dana White, and is scheduled for surgery followed by extensive rehabilitation.
- McGregor's injury occurred just 69 seconds into his fight against Max Holloway, resulting in a TKO loss and marking a significant setback in his career.
- The UFC has paused discussions about McGregor's future fights until he completes surgery and physical therapy, with no clear timeline for his return.
- McGregor shared a hopeful update on social media, noting progress in recovery and aiming for a potential comeback by next summer, citing advancements in regenerative medicine.
- McGregor, 38, has two fights left on his UFC contract and has expressed interest in exploring free agency after fulfilling his current agreement.
