Conor McGregor's knee injury raises questions ahead of surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Conor McGregor suffered a knee injury in his UFC 329 comeback against Max Holloway on July 11, 2026. He reportedly sustained an ACL and meniscus tear, which will keep him out for a year following surgery. Despite this diagnosis, Dr. Brian Sutterer has raised concerns about the severity of the injury after analyzing recent workout videos that show McGregor with good range of motion and no visible swelling. This discrepancy has led to speculation about the true nature of his injury, with suggestions it might be a minor sprain rather than a full tear. Sutterer emphasized that while he believes McGregor is genuinely injured, the available information does not completely align with expectations for a severe ACL injury.
- •McGregor suffered a knee injury in UFC 329 against Holloway.
- •He is facing a year-long recovery following surgery.
- •Dr. Sutterer questions the severity of the reported injury.
- •Recent workout videos show McGregor with good knee function.
- •Speculation exists about potential misdiagnosis of a minor sprain.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Doctor says Conor McGregor knee injury ‘doesn’t seem to add up 100%’
"We’re three weeks out from Conor McGregor’s disastrous UFC 329 comeback which saw the Irish sports star blow his knee out on the first kick thrown against Max Holloway. Not much information has been shared on what exactly happened. The only thing we’ve been told is “The Notorious” suffered an ACL and meniscus tear and […]
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