Dana White confirms Conor McGregor needs knee surgery, return timeline unclear
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Dana White stated that Conor McGregor, following his UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway, will need knee surgery after suffering an injury early in the bout. McGregor's anticipated return to the Octagon is uncertain, and White emphasized the need for proper recovery before discussing any future fight plans. McGregor has expressed a desire for a rematch with Holloway but must first focus on rehabilitation. The UFC president remarked that detailing a return timeline for McGregor is premature given his injury's severity.
- •Conor McGregor injured his knee during UFC 329.
- •Dana White indicates McGregor will require surgery.
- •McGregor's return timeline remains undetermined.
- •Future discussions on McGregor's fights are currently not prioritized.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White won’t speculate on injured Conor McGregor’s next UFC fight: ‘It’s not even worth talking about’
"Dana White won’t speculate on Conor McGregor’s return after UFC 329 injury
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