Conor McGregor's knee injury raises questions ahead of surgery

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.

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