Conor McGregor discusses recovery progress after knee surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Conor McGregor provided an update following his recent knee surgery, expressing confidence in his recovery. The procedure addressed injuries to his ACL and meniscus sustained during a fight against Max Holloway on July 9, which ended prematurely after 69 seconds. This marked McGregor's return to the octagon after a five-year hiatus due to a leg injury in 2021. He hopes to get back to fighting within a year. Despite recent struggles, McGregor remains a prominent figure in the UFC, generating significant revenue during his latest event.
- •McGregor underwent surgery for ACL and meniscus injuries.
- •The injury happened during his fight against Max Holloway.
- •He expressed optimism about returning to the octagon within a year.
- •This was McGregor's first fight in five years.
- •UFC generated over $25 million in revenue from the event.
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor provides update after surgery on injured knee
"Conor McGregor expressed optimism about his recovery from injury in a post on Instagram shared Wednesday.
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