Overview
- McGregor tore the ACL and meniscus in his right knee during his 69‑second UFC 329 rematch with Max Holloway on July 11, 2026, and has since had surgery and begun early rehab.
- UFC president Dana White told reporters after the Zuffa Boxing event on July 27 that McGregor is expected to be out of competition for a year following the injury and surgery.
- McGregor has posted videos showing leg‑extension work and walking without a crutch and says he aims to return at International Fight Week 2027, a target that would compress a typical recovery window.
- The timing matters because McGregor has one fight left on his UFC contract, so the recovery timetable will shape whether the promotion rebooks a Holloway trilogy, chooses another opponent, or faces contract and promotional choices.
- Medical context and McGregor’s history of major leg injuries make recovery uncertain; doctors typically expect nine to 12 months for similar repairs but outcomes vary with age, surgical details, rehab progress and medical clearance.