Overview
- McGregor injured his right knee during the UFC 329 main event and the fight was stopped after about 69 seconds on July 11, 2026.
- UFC CEO Dana White and CBO Hunter Campbell confirmed McGregor suffered a torn ACL and at least one additional tear and will undergo surgery and physical therapy.
- McGregor posted that scans show an ACL and meniscus tear, said he is walking without a crutch, and projects a possible return by next summer while remaining optimistic about a final fight with Max Holloway.
- The UFC has declined to discuss a Holloway trilogy or any next fight until McGregor completes surgery, rehabilitation, and receives medical clearance, and White said McGregor may need time to reassess his future.
- The injury complicates McGregor’s final contracted bout, creates uncertainty for UFC pay‑per‑view scheduling, and raises questions about recovery time for a 38‑year‑old athlete who has had major leg surgeries before.