Conor McGregor Needed 5 Surgeries After ACL Injury vs Max Holloway

Conor McGregor, the renowned UFC fighter, recently announced that he required five surgeries due to a significant knee injury suffered during his bout against Max Holloway at UFC 329. The 38-year-old Irishman had suffered an ACL and meniscus tear in his right knee, necessitating surgical intervention to repair the damage. McGregor's recovery is projected to take between nine to twelve months, and he remains hopeful to return to the Octagon in 2027 to conclude his UFC contract.

In a recent Instagram post, McGregor shared his anticipation for the upcoming surgery, stating, "Well folks, here we go again! Surgery number 5 of my career coming up! All things considered that is an ok number! Let’s do it, WE GOT THIS! ❤️🙏." The injury setback is a considerable setback for McGregor, who had been out of the Octagon for five years following a broken leg in his UFC 264 fight against Dustin Poirier.

McGregor lasted only 69 seconds against Holloway, and now he faces another extended absence from competitive fighting. Shortly after the match, UFC president Dana White commented on McGregor's recovery, estimating that the fighter would be sidelined for around a year. "I have no idea," White said. "...We had him on FaceTime tonight ringside. But you know, Conor McGregor's out for a year."