McGregor Outlines Plan for Surgery, Rehab and Another Fight Following Knee Injury Against Holloway
McGregor says he will have knee surgery before his final UFC contract fight after losing in 69 seconds to Max Holloway.
- On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Conor McGregor's return to the Octagon at UFC 329 ended in a 69-second TKO loss to Max Holloway after McGregor injured his right knee during an opening roundhouse kick in Las Vegas.
- The 37-year-old McGregor confirmed plans for surgery to repair his knee, remaining adamant he will return to the Octagon for one final fight to complete his current UFC contract.
- Responding to claims of injury, McGregor stated he was "calm, ready, and confident" while training backstage, though he described his current situation as "beyond dark" and "hell."
- Holloway expressed interest in a trilogy fight, joking about making McGregor "weak in the knees," and noted it "took a lot to make that walk" after the Irishman's five-year layoff.
- McGregor's manager, John Kavanagh, confirmed no prior knee issues existed, while the fighter pledged to "overcome this" setback despite doubts about his long-term UFC future.
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While Max Holloway spoiled Conor McGregor's highly anticipated five-year return Saturday night in the main event at UFC 329, he took a bold approach to his immediate UFC future following his welterweight debut.
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Conor McGregor vows to return after knee surgery stemming from injury at UFC 329
Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor announced Monday that he will undergo knee surgery following a devastating injury suffered just over a minute into his highly anticipated return at UFC 329, while vowing to compete again to fulfill his promotional obligations on his current UFC contract. The 37-year-old former two-division champion faced Max Holloway on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena, marking his first appearance in the Octagon in five years. T…
Conor McGregor’s 69-Second Comeback Flop Sparks Questions About His UFC Future
[Image: Newsdesk] Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return to the octagon lasted 69 seconds (and a good chunk of that was the walkout). The 37-year-old Irishman flew across the ring at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Saturday night with a left roundhouse kick, landed awkwardly on his right knee, and that was it. The fight was officially stopped at one minute and nine seconds of the first round, with McGregor (22-7-0) unable to continue against Max Holloway …
Irishman Conor McGregor reported this Monday that he will have to operate after his defeat in the first round against American Max Holloway at the International Fight Week in Las Vegas, and that he will then fight again. Surgery. Rehabilitation. Returning to martial arts practice., published McGregor, nicknamed ‘The notorious’, in his account of ... Continue reading “Conor McGregor is committed to operating to return to UFC Octagon: “Everything …
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Dae-ho = Conor McGregor (Ireland), who suffered a disappointing knee injury in his first UFC fight in five years, will undergo surgery.
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