SportOther SportsConor McGregorConor McGregor's comeback fight against Max Holloway lasted just 69 seconds after the Irishman injured his knee throwing the first kick of the fight17:36, 19 Jul 2026Updated 17:41, 19 Jul 2026Conor McGregor is targeting a return next summer after revealing he tore his ACL against Max Holloway.‌McGregor returned to the cage last weekend following a five year absence but hurt his knee throwing the first kick of the fight. The bout was stopped after just 69 seconds, handing McGregor a TKO loss and another spell on the sidelines. The Irishman has now revealed he tore his ACL and damaged his meniscus.‌"It was the ACL and meniscus," he wrote on social media. "It is the same injury as the first Holloway fight, only this time the opposite leg. Quite shocking. I returned to competition within nine months to fight Diego Brandao back then.‌"With today’s regenerative medicine advancements and improved training methods it is well within my realm to return by next summer. I am walking without a crutch. I did leg extension machine work the other day to no issue. So I can walk without aid, and activate my quad under resistance. All very positive."I am at maximum discipline and have maintained it fully since the bout. I wonder was I saved from something worse here. I believe so. I would have attended the after party as “the man” and who knows then. I believe I was saved."‌McGregor had previously announced his determination to return to the cage for the final fight on his UFC contract. "Surgery. Prehab. Return to martial arts practice. Go again. Final fight of the contract. Please God!" he said.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!Article continues below"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."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Conor McGregorUFC