SportOther SportsUFCThe 'Notorious' has confirmed he will require surgery after suffering a nasty knee injury against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on Saturday night15:52, 13 Jul 2026Conor McGregor has confirmed he will undergo surgery after vowing to continue fighting after his brutal loss to Max Holloway.‌The 37-year-old ended a five-year hiatus on Saturday night against the former featherweight champion - 13 years on from their initial fight. On that night, McGregor would go on to win on points, but was unable to claim the bragging rights for a second time this past weekend.‌McGregor suffered an injury to his right knee just seconds into the contest after he landed rather awkwardly after attempting a switch kick. The Dubliner fell to the canvas multiple times after, before the referee eventually waved off the bout just 69 seconds into the opening round.‌The Irishman has vowed to continue fighting despite suffering his third loss in a row. He was seen limping out of the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas - with reports suggesting he was on his way to hospital. On Monday, McGregor provided fans with an update, stating that he will in fact need surgery, and has doubled down on claims he will fight again.FOLLOW OUR FIGHTING FB PAGE! Latest boxing and MMA news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook page"Surgery. Prehab. Return to martial arts practice. Go again. Final fight of the contract. Please God!" he said. The statement read: "My faith is unconditional and I am thankful I get to prove it! My lifestyle changes are permanent and not just until. I am thankful I get to prove it.‌"I am in sin city and remain completely devoid of all sin. I will not open that door nor crack its seal! I am already back to collecting wins! In Jesus name I pray! Church was intense today, my heart is heavy but through Christ my mind is STRONG! I am so grateful to see my family fall more in love with God each day!"I am a child of God. I am a friend of God. God makes a way for me where there seems to be no way. I am not a victim of my circumstances, I overcome them. God is at work in me to will and to work his good pleasure! My youth is being renewed like the eagles! In Jesus I am thoroughly loved, cherished, adored. I walk in divine health. I live under supernatural protection.‌"All things work out for my good! All things are possible for me because I am a believer! I trust in You Lord! Show me Your way. Thank You God."Heading into the clash on Saturday night, McGregor had two fights left on his second deal - with his final fight already pencilled in to take place next April. But many within the MMA fraternity feel as if the UFC icon is spent.However, should he decide to make another comeback, Holloway has welcomed a potential trilogy meeting. "After turning around so fast for this fight in March, it's been fast," he said.Article continues below"But I'd love to see this Conor 170lb domain that he was talking about. This different world he was talking about. I want to see what his injury is first, but I then want to come back again in 2027. I will take some time to have a break to see my family, and then you guys will see Blessed return in 2027."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌UFCConor McGregor