Conor McGregor is set to undergo knee surgery following a brief return to the octagon that ended prematurely with an injury. The fighter announced his intention to recover and compete in the final fight of his UFC contract via an Instagram post.
McGregor sustained the injury shortly after lunging for a flying switch kick that missed its target in his bout against Max Holloway. The fight was stopped at 69 seconds, resulting in a TKO loss for McGregor. UFC president Dana White suggested that the injury might be a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which could sideline McGregor for a year or more. If the injury is a torn meniscus, a recovery time of three to six months is possible.
Despite the swift loss and the subsequent injury, McGregor is reported to have earned millions for the fight. He now approaches the end of his UFC contract, entering a period where he will be a free agent. This potential free agency has already attracted attention from promoters like Most Valuable Promotions and Jake Paul, as well as interest from the boxing world.
The exact timeline for McGregor's return and his future fighting prospects remain uncertain pending the full diagnosis and recovery from his surgery.