McGregor begins knee rehabilitation after UFC 329 injury
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Conor McGregor says he is beginning his recovery and intends to return to fighting after successful surgery on the knee injury that ended his UFC comeback against Max Holloway. His remarks underline his determination to resume his career despite a run of defeats and serious injuries, although questions remain over whether he can return to top-level competition.
The 38-year-old lasted 69 seconds at UFC 329 last month, injuring his knee after missing an early roundhouse kick before Holloway won by technical knockout. It was McGregor’s first UFC appearance since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in 2021, and his third successive defeat; his return also follows an 18-month anti-doping ban that ended in March and continued criticism over legal controversies.
- McGregor has had knee surgery and plans to fight again.
- His comeback bout ended after 69 seconds against Holloway.
- The return follows injuries, defeats and an anti-doping ban.
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Conor McGregor is one of the best-known figures in mixed martial arts, a sport in which fighters use striking and grappling under the Ultimate Fighting Championship, or UFC. The Irish fighter became the first person to hold UFC titles in two weight divisions at the same time and has also competed in boxing.
Max Holloway is a former UFC featherweight champion and a leading fighter in that division. Dustin Poirier is another prominent UFC competitor, whose wins over McGregor included the fight in 2021 in which McGregor broke his leg.
McGregor’s future is closely watched because of his commercial profile and past success, but his recent record has been affected by defeats and long periods away from competition. His eligibility to fight was also affected by an anti-doping suspension, while legal controversies outside the sport have drawn further public attention.
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Originally published by BBC Sport as “McGregor says comeback starts now after knee surgery”.