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Conor McGregor confirms two knee tears, aims for summer 2027 return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 5:00 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Conor McGregor confirms two knee tears, aims for summer 2027 return

Summary

Conor McGregor sustained two tears in his knee during UFC 329 on July 11, 2026. The injury occurred moments into his fight against Max Holloway, which ended in a controversial TKO loss. McGregor detailed the injury on social media, revealing it is an ACL and meniscus tear on the opposite leg from a previous injury. He indicated hope for a return to the octagon by summer 2027, citing advancements in regenerative medicine. McGregor noted he is making positive progress in his recovery and expressed gratitude for the support he has received.

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•McGregor injured his knee during UFC 329 on July 11, 2026.
•The fight against Holloway ended in a controversial TKO after just over a minute.
•The injuries are to his ACL and meniscus, similar to a past injury.
•McGregor hopes to return by summer 2027 with improved recovery methods.
•He reports positive recovery progress, including walking without a crutch.

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5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor confirms ‘two tear’ knee injury, shares timeline for return

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Conor McGregor has finally shared the official diagnosis on the knee he injured at UFC 329. McGregor returned to the cage after a five year layoff, only to hurt his leg off the first kick he threw against Max Holloway. Their fight ended in just over a minute, (controversially) ruled a TKO win for Holloway. […]
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