Overview
- McGregor’s long‑awaited comeback ended in 69 seconds on July 11 when a right‑knee injury forced a stoppage and Max Holloway was awarded a TKO.
- Medical reports and McGregor’s own posts say he tore his ACL and meniscus and is expected to undergo surgery and months of rehabilitation.
- UFC CEO Dana White said the fighter will likely be out about a year, a timeline that aligns with McGregor publicly naming International Fight Week 2027 as his comeback window.
- McGregor has one fight left on his current UFC contract and has signaled he wants Holloway for a trilogy, but any booking depends on surgical recovery, doctor clearance and UFC scheduling.
- McGregor’s history of major leg injuries, his age and the pending surgery raise questions about his post‑rehab form and commercial choices if the IFW 2027 fight does not proceed under the current contract.