Overview
- McGregor injured his right knee at UFC 329 on July 11 when the bout with Max Holloway was stopped after 69 seconds and Holloway was awarded a TKO.
- The 38-year-old has confirmed a torn ACL and meniscus, has said he will have surgery, and related reporting indicates the operation was performed with a targeted comeback in summer 2027.
- Reactions in the sport are split: Dominick Cruz publicly backed McGregor’s ability to rehab and return, UFC president Dana White praised his legacy, and figures such as Logan Paul and Triple H have expressed skepticism about a high-level comeback.
- Medical precedent and McGregor’s history of major leg injuries, including a 2021 tibia/fibula break, mean a competitive return typically needs nine to 12 months and may not guarantee a return to peak form.
- McGregor remains one of the UFC’s biggest commercial draws, he has one fight left on his contract, and his surgery and rehab now determine whether that bout or crossover plans with WWE or other promoters move forward.