Dana White confirms year-long absence for Conor McGregor

UFC CEO Dana White has confirmed that Conor McGregor will miss a full year following a knee injury at UFC 329. The fighter is targeting a summer 2027 return.

Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White stated that Conor McGregor sustained an ACL and meniscus injury during his appearance at UFC 329. White confirmed McGregor will be sidelined for a year as a result.

McGregor has announced that his next fight, scheduled for next year, will mark his final bout. He described the planned return as "The Last Dance."

McGregor previously posted footage of himself throwing kicks ahead of the UFC 329 main event. He had aimed to deliver a strong performance against Max Holloway before the injury occurred.

Dana White added that McGregor now targets a summer 2027 comeback after completing rehabilitation.

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Conor McGregor’s return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship ended after just 69 seconds when he suffered a knee injury during the main event of UFC 329 in Las Vegas. Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White said he believes the injury is to the ACL. Fellow fighter Max Holloway expressed hope that McGregor recovers fully.

Conor McGregor has compared his injury from UFC 329 to an earlier setback against Max Holloway. He said he expects to return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship next year.

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Conor McGregor lost to Max Holloway in 69 seconds at UFC 329 after suffering a knee injury during the fight. McGregor and his coach have denied any pre-existing injury.

Lightweight Terrance McKinney has stated that the referee ended his UFC 329 bout against King Green too soon. He believes the fight should have continued into the next round.

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