Overview
- McGregor injured his right knee during his UFC 329 return on July 11 when a jumping kick led to repeated falls and a referee stoppage 69 seconds into the fight.
- He announced he was headed into surgery on Aug. 3 and posted on Aug. 5 that the procedure 'went excellent' and that he is confident about recovery.
- Surgeons repaired a torn ACL and meniscus, injuries that typically require nine to twelve months of rehab before a fighter can return to competition.
- UFC president Dana White has estimated McGregor will be sidelined about a year, which puts McGregor’s target of International Fight Week 2027 for a final contracted bout in doubt.
- The injury sharpens a split response from McGregor’s team and medical observers, and it will affect UFC matchmaking, pay-per-view planning and the fighter’s decision about finishing his contract or testing free agency.