Conor McGregor Announces Knee Surgery Success Plans Return

Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor has declared his comeback season officially underway after undergoing successful surgery to repair a significant knee injury sustained during his recent return to the Octagon. The 38-year-old Irish fighter announced the procedure's success in a social media video posted on Friday, August 7, 2026, vowing to begin the long road to recovery with an "unstoppable" mindset.

McGregor suffered tears to his ACL and meniscus just over a minute into his welterweight rematch against Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas last month. The bout, which marked McGregor's first fight in five years, ended abruptly when the injury occurred as he attempted a flying switch kick. This setback followed a previous lengthy layoff due to a broken leg sustained in his July 2021 fight against Dustin Poirier.

In his video message, McGregor stated his knee was repaired and that he was already on the road to recovery. He framed his immediate post-injury surgery as evidence of his determination, saying he "walked straight into" the pain rather than running from it. To underscore his belief in a successful return, he pointed to other athletes who have overcome similar severe...