Conor McGregor will have surgery on his injured knee following his recent setback. The Irishman intends to return for one remaining fight on his UFC contract and has no plans to retire.
Conor McGregor is set to go under the knife for a knee injury, with the Irish star confirming he intends to return for one final fight remaining on his UFC contract and has no plans to walk away from the sport.
McGregor, 37, carries a professional record of 22 wins and 7 losses and has long been one of the most recognizable names in combat sports. Fighting out of SBG Ireland and competing as a southpaw at 175 cm tall with a 188 cm reach, the Notorious built his reputation as a devastating striker, averaging 5.27 significant strikes landed per minute at 49 percent accuracy across his career. He will now pause that career to address the knee issue before mounting what he has indicated will be his final UFC appearance.
Why it matters
- McGregor's return, whenever it comes, will command significant attention at lightweight or welterweight and shake up divisional interest immediately
- His striking output and name value mean any opponent faces extraordinary pressure and scrutiny
- Confirmation that he intends to fulfill his remaining contractual obligation rules out retirement for now, keeping the UFC's promotional machinery in play
- The timeline of his recovery from surgery will determine how quickly matchmaking conversations can begin in earnest
