Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMcGregor injured his knee just seconds into his fight with Max Holloway (Reuters)Conor McGregor sustained a serious knee injury just seconds into the first round of his comeback bout against Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, leading to a loss, and he will also require surgery. Despite the significant setback, the Irish fighter, who turns 38 this week, has publicly declared his intention to return to the Octagon, stating his plan for “Surgery. Prehab. Return to martial arts practice. Go again.”McGregor expressed profound frustration on social media after the fight, insisting he was fully fit beforehand and describing the unexpected injury as “hell”. With one fight remaining on his UFC contract, McGregor's future remains uncertain, though UFC CEO Dana White indicated support for another comeback, after claiming he had “five ideas” for his next opponent had he defeated Holloway. This latest injury follows a history of significant physical setbacks, including a torn ACL in 2013 and a broken leg in 2021, and marks his fourth loss in five UFC fights since November 2016. In fullConor McGregor set for surgery as he vows to fight again after latest injury nightmareMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
McGregor gives fresh health update after suffering serious knee injury on UFC return
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMcGregor injured his knee just seconds into his fight with Max Holloway (Reuters)Conor McGregor sustained a serious knee injury just seconds into the first round of his comeback bout against Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, leading to a loss, and he will also require surgery. Despite the significant setback, the Irish fighter, who turns 38 this week, has publicly declared his intention to return to the Octagon, stating his plan for “Surgery. Prehab. Return to martial arts practice. Go again.”McGregor expressed profound frustration on social media after the fight, insisting he was fully fit beforehand and describing the unexpected injury as “hell”. With one fight remaining on his UFC contract, McGregor's future remains uncertain, though UFC CEO Dana White indicated support for another comeback, after claiming he had “five ideas” for his next opponent had he defeated Holloway. This latest injury follows a history of significant physical setbacks, including a torn ACL in 2013 and a broken leg in 2021, and marks his fourth loss in five UFC fights since November 2016. In fullConor McGregor set for surgery as he vows to fight again after latest injury nightmareMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
