Overview
- McGregor injured his right knee when he landed awkwardly on a flying kick at UFC 329, the referee stopped the fight at 69 seconds, and subsequent exams confirmed tears to his ACL and meniscus.
- He announced on social media that he went into surgery on Monday and said it is the fifth operation of his professional career.
- UFC president Dana White and multiple outlets estimate about a year out for recovery, while McGregor has publicly targeted International Fight Week 2027 as a possible return date, both of which depend on post‑operative imaging and rehab progress.
- McGregor has one fight left on his current UFC contract, so the timing and success of recovery will influence whether he completes that bout, negotiates a new deal, or becomes a free agent.
- The surgery will also shape administrative and commercial outcomes such as any appeal of the UFC 329 TKO, medical clearance to resume training, and the promotion’s ability to book him for future pay‑per‑view events.