Overview
- McGregor tore his ACL and meniscus seconds into his July rematch with Max Holloway, had surgery in August, and is expected to be sidelined until at least summer 2027.
- Aldo told MMA Fighting that McGregor should try to move back to lightweight and undergo 'dietary re-education' to see if he can safely make the 155-pound cut.
- Aldo argued the lightweight division is ‘wide open’ after recent shifts such as Ilia Topuria moving up and Justin Gaethje’s changing status, so a single significant win could vault McGregor toward a title shot.
- McGregor’s camp has described 170 pounds as a more comfortable weight and his historical 155-pound record is mixed, so a return to lightweight would require deliberate planning and measurable weight-loss work.
- Aldo expressed sympathy for McGregor’s injury and said he hopes McGregor recovers and returns to fight, a comeback that could reshape matchmaking and marketing for McGregor’s final UFC bout.