Overview
- McGregor suffered a knee injury that ended his long-awaited comeback at UFC 329 in July 2026 after just 69 seconds in the Octagon.
- John Kavanagh told The Ariel Helwani Show Tuesday that McGregor wants to fight again and that he believes him based on a 22-year working relationship.
- Kavanagh outlined a tentative plan that could see McGregor begin MMA-style training in 2027 as he continues an aggressive rehabilitation program.
- McGregor remains in the sport’s anti-doping testing pool and is reported to have one fight left on his UFC contract, which will shape any return options.
- Recovery and medical clearance are the gating factors for a comeback, and Kavanagh rejected suggestions the injury reflected flawed preparation or a finished career.