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Conor McGregor undergoes successful knee surgery after UFC 329 injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Conor McGregor undergoes successful knee surgery after UFC 329 injury
Summary

Conor McGregor underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL following his injury at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026. The injury occurred just 66 seconds into his bout against Max Holloway, causing the fight to be stopped early. McGregor expressed confidence about his recovery and is targeting a return for International Fight Week 2027. This knee injury follows a five-year layoff after a previous injury which also required surgery.

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  • •McGregor suffered a torn ACL in his knee during UFC 329.
  • •The fight against Max Holloway ended after 66 seconds.
  • •McGregor is targeting a return for International Fight Week 2027.
  • •He previously underwent ACL surgery for an injury in 2013.
  • •McGregor expresses confidence in his recovery post-surgery.
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  • 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Conor McGregor undergoes surgery to repair injured knee: ‘I am excellent’
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Conor McGregor took another step towards an eventual comeback to the cage

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