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Conor McGregor Drops Positive Six-Word Reaction After Undergoing Knee Surgery
The fighter underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL and meniscus sustained during his UFC 329 comeback fight, posting positive updates on social media.
- On Wednesday, Aug. 5, Conor McGregor announced he successfully underwent surgery to repair an injured ACL and meniscus in his right knee, expressing optimism about his recovery in an Instagram post.
- The injury occurred during McGregor's main event fight against Max Holloway recently, when he suffered the tear just 69 seconds into the bout, forcing an immediate stoppage.
- McGregor previously tore his left ACL during his first fight against Holloway back in 2013, and 13 years later, he tore the opposite ligament in his right knee.
- UFC CEO Dana White stated he does not expect 'The Notorious' to return until next year, though the former two-division champion intends to complete his final fight on his contract in 2027.
- Despite winning just once in six years, McGregor remains a significant draw in MMA, with the UFC 329 event headlined by him and Holloway generating more than $25 million in revenue.
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Conor McGregor (38) has put himself under the knife after his severe knee injury – and is now reporting back to his fans for the first time. At UFC 329, the Irishman had contracted a cruciate ligament and meniscus riss in his right knee, and the procedure has now survived. On Instagram, the UFC star gave an update and showed everything but a snap: "The operation went excellent. I'm confident," he let his followers know. He now has countless toug…
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