Conor McGregor provides update on extent of his knee injury, gives timeline for UFC return

Conor McGregor has detailed the severity of his injury sustained during his UFC 329 comeback fight against Max Holloway earlier this month. The former two-division champion suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee after throwing a jumping switch kick just moments into the bout, forcing an immediate stoppage.

On Sunday, McGregor provided a comprehensive update on his recovery prospects. He revealed that the injury mirrors the ACL and meniscus tear he sustained in his first encounter with Holloway in 2013, though this time affecting the opposite leg. At that time, McGregor returned to competition within nine months to face Diego Brandao. McGregor expressed confidence that modern regenerative medicine and improved training methods would allow him to target a return by summer 2024.

The Irishman reported positive early signs in his rehabilitation, noting he is already walking without a crutch and has begun leg extension work under resistance without issue. He emphasized maintaining maximum discipline throughout his recovery and expressed gratitude for the support he has received.

McGregor's timeline suggests he could be ready for competition around June 2024, assuming a similar recovery trajectory to his 2013 injury, which sidelined him for eleven months. His comeback to the UFC after a five-year absence has been derailed by this setback, ending speculation about his potential return to action in December. The injury marks another significant obstacle in McGregor's effort to rebuild his active competition schedule.