Conor McGregor disclosed on Sunday that he suffered an ACL and meniscus injury in his matchup against Max Holloway at UFC 329. The former two-division champion stated the damage occurred to his opposite leg compared to a previous injury sustained during an earlier encounter with the same opponent.
McGregor indicated he anticipates returning to fighting by next summer. He noted that he previously recovered from a comparable injury within nine months before competing against Diego Brandao. The fighter referenced contemporary advances in regenerative medicine and refined training methodologies as factors supporting his timeline for recovery.
The injury appeared to occur early in the contest when McGregor attempted a jumping switch kick, a technique his coach John Kavanagh confirmed they practiced extensively during training camp. McGregor’s knee showed immediate signs of compromise, and he was unable to place weight on the leg upon rising. He communicated his inability to continue to referee Mike Beltran.
Currently, McGregor reported positive progress in his rehabilitation. He stated he is walking without crutches and has completed leg extension machine exercises without complications, demonstrating quadriceps activation under resistance. The fighter emphasized maintaining strict discipline with his recovery regimen since the bout. McGregor indicated the injury would represent the final fight of his existing promotional contract should he return as planned.