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Conor McGregor begins recovery following ACL and meniscus surgery
Conor McGregor has successfully undergone surgery to repair a torn ACL and meniscus sustained during the opening seconds of his UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway. Following the procedure, McGregor announced the start of his rehabilitation process, citing sporting legends such as Georges St-Pierre, Dominick Cruz, Tom Brady, and Aaron Rodgers as motivations for his recovery.
Georges St-Pierre responded to McGregor's update on social media, stating, "Let’s go Conor." McGregor has expressed his intention to fulfill the final fight on his current UFC contract, targeting a potential trilogy fight against Holloway around July 2027. His recovery timeline is estimated to be at least a year, according to UFC leadership.