Conor McGregor confirms successful knee surgery and plans UFC comeback

Conor McGregor UFC 329 knee surgery ACL injury MMA comeback

UFC fighter Conor McGregor has announced that a recent surgery to repair a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee was a success. The injury occurred during his July 11 comeback fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329, which ended via TKO after only 69 seconds.

McGregor expressed a defiant mindset on social media, stating, “The doubters can keep talking. I didn’t run from the pain. I walked straight into it. Now the real work begins.” He noted that his recovery process is motivated by athletes who successfully returned from similar injuries, including Dominick Cruz, Georges St-Pierre, Tom Brady, and Aaron Rodgers.

McGregor aims to return to the Octagon by the summer of 2027 to fulfill the final fight of his current UFC contract. However, some industry figures have expressed skepticism. Combat sports icon Alistair Overeem urged McGregor to retire, suggesting the fighter's physical prime has passed and characterizing the potential comeback as a

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[● 5 SOURCES] McGregor aims to return to the Octagon by summer 2027 to fulfill the final fight of his UFC contract. ipon.mk · mix929.com · sportski.mk · boxemag.ouest-france.fr · www.marca.com
[● 13 SOURCES] Conor McGregor's knee surgery to repair a torn ACL and meniscus was successful. www.archynetys.com · ipon.mk · mix929.com · tmspn.com · esportenewsmundo.com.br · +8 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Alistair Overeem urged McGregor to retire, suggesting his return is a financial move rather than an athletic one. www.bjpenn.com
[● 11 SOURCES] The knee injury occurred during a welterweight fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329. www.archynetys.com · ipon.mk · mix929.com · tmspn.com · esportenewsmundo.com.br · +6 more
[● 4 SOURCES] McGregor expressed defiance toward his critics regarding his injury and recovery. www.archynetys.com · mix929.com · tmspn.com · esportenewsmundo.com.br