Conor McGregor announces comeback after knee surgery
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Conor McGregor expressed his commitment to returning to the octagon following knee surgery. The UFC fighter, 38, suffered a knee injury in his recent bout against Max Holloway at UFC 329, which lasted just 69 seconds due to the injury. In an Instagram post, McGregor confirmed the surgery's success and emphasized his determination to overcome challenges. He mentioned other athletes' recoveries as motivation. McGregor's last fight was his first since a broken leg in 2021, and he has faced scrutiny due to past controversies, including legal issues and an anti-doping suspension.
- •McGregor's injury occurred during UFC 329 against Max Holloway.
- •He spent only 69 seconds in the Octagon before the injury happened.
- •He has undergone surgery and is focused on recovery.
- •This fight was his first since a leg break in 2021.
- •Critics have raised doubts about his future in UFC due to controversies.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — McGregor says comeback starts now after knee surgery
- 4:29 PMBBC Sport — McGregor says comeback starts now after knee surgery
- 4:29 PMBBC News — Conor McGregor hints at comeback after successful knee surgery - BBC
"Conor McGregor reiterates his desire to return to fighting after undergoing surgery on the knee injury suffered during his UFC comeback.
"Conor McGregor reiterates his desire to return to fighting after undergoing surgery on the knee injury suffered during his UFC comeback.
"Conor McGregor reiterates his desire to return to fighting after undergoing surgery on the knee injury suffered during his UFC comeback.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 4:35 PMMcGregor says comeback starts now after knee surgery
Conor McGregor reiterates his desire to return to fighting after undergoing surgery on the knee injury suffered during his UFC comeback.
- BBC SportAug 7, 2026, 4:29 PMMcGregor says comeback starts now after knee surgery
Conor McGregor reiterates his desire to return to fighting after undergoing surgery on the knee injury suffered during his UFC comeback.
- BBC NewsAug 7, 2026, 4:29 PMConor McGregor hints at comeback after successful knee surgery - BBC
Conor McGregor reiterates his desire to return to fighting after undergoing surgery on the knee injury suffered during his UFC comeback.
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