McGregor celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Conor McGregor , it seems, has not given up on his Ultimate career. The Irishman was the protagonist of the main fight at UFC 329 , held last Saturday (11), when he returned to the octagon after a five-year hiatus. However, the fight ended in a frustrating way, as the former champion injured his knee in the first few seconds and was forced to give up the fight. Despite the setback, 'The Notorious' showed confidence in his continuity in the sport.
In a video posted on social media, McGregor appears alongside his wife, Dee Devlin, and reinforces his determination by stating that he intends to return to the octagon, adopting a discourse marked by faith and resilience as he projects his recovery and the continuation of his career.
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"We will return! We will return! In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, we will return!", said Conor McGregor.
Conor McGregor just shared his first video message since the loss 👀
"We'll be back! We'll be back!" pic.twitter.com/dnTb8t9pTO
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) July 15, 2026
How long will Conor McGregor be out for?
Dana White suspects that 'Notorious' has torn his anterior cruciate ligament, a problem that, on average, requires between nine and twelve months of recovery before returning to training and competition.
In the post-event press conference, Dana White reiterated that the primary initial assessment is that of an ACL tear, a scenario also shared by the medical team responsible for the treatment.
"We're assuming an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. I'm not a doctor, but that's what I thought when I saw the play, and the doctors think the same thing," said Dana White.
Watch the moment Conor McGregor suffered his injury against Max Holloway at UFC 329.
The kick that led to the ending 😢 😭 #UFC329
It just wasn't meant to be for Conor McGregor ... pic.twitter.com/wXEdPnH19t
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) July 12, 2026
What is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear?
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is one of the most frequent orthopedic injuries, especially among athletes. Responsible for stabilizing the knee, the ligament prevents excessive displacement of the tibia relative to the femur and helps control the rotational movements of the joint.
In most cases, the injury occurs without direct contact, being caused by sudden movements, such as abrupt changes of direction with the foot fixed on the ground, rapid decelerations, improper landings after jumps, or even hyperextension of the knee. At the moment of rupture, it is common to hear a popping sound, followed by intense pain, rapid swelling, and a feeling of instability, as if the knee were giving way.
Treatment varies according to the severity and profile of the injured person: it can be conservative, with physiotherapy focused on muscle strengthening, or surgical, indicated mainly for athletes, with ligament reconstruction through grafting. Complete recovery, in surgical cases, can take between nine and twelve months.
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