Dana White provides update on Conor McGregor's knee injury post-UFC 329
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 4:31 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that Conor McGregor suffered an ACL injury to his right knee following his 69-second loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329. McGregor will undergo surgery and is expected to be out for an extended period. White indicated that discussions regarding McGregor's future fight plans are premature as he focuses on recovery and physical therapy. McGregor had entered UFC 329 with two fights remaining on his contract, aiming for a return in early 2027 after this setback.
- •McGregor lost to Holloway by TKO in 69 seconds at UFC 329.
- •White confirmed McGregor will undergo knee surgery.
- •McGregor's recovery could delay his next fight until 2027.
- •He expressed interest in completing his UFC contract despite setbacks.
- 4:31 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White reveals extent of Conor McGregor's knee injury, next steps one week after ugly UFC 329 loss
"One week after the former two-division champ suffered a brutal 69-second loss in his comeback bout at UFC 329, UFC CEO White revealed some much-awaited details of McGregor’s injury.
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