Conor McGregor has released a statement confirming he will undergo surgery following his appearance at UFC 329. McGregor also stated his intention to fulfill his final contracted bout with the UFC.
Conor McGregor has confirmed he will undergo surgery and intends to return for one final fight under his current UFC contract, releasing a statement in the days following UFC 329 on July 11, 2026.
The 37-year-old Irishman, known as "The Notorious" and representing SBG Ireland, carries a professional record of 22 wins and 7 losses. A southpaw standing five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach, McGregor has long been one of the most recognizable figures in the sport. His striking output remains among the more notable on record, averaging 5.27 significant strikes landed per minute at 49 percent accuracy across his career. He offered no timeline for his return or details regarding the nature of the surgery in his statement, only confirming the procedure is planned and that he remains committed to completing his contractual obligation with the promotion.
Why it matters
- McGregor's final contracted bout will mark the formal close of his current deal with the UFC, carrying significant implications for his future in the sport.
- His return timeline remains entirely unclear given the upcoming surgery, leaving the matchmaking picture open.
- At 37, with a layoff already behind him, his comeback will draw considerable attention to how age and time away from competition have affected one of the most high-profile strikers in MMA history.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
