Conor McGregor has publicly addressed the injury he suffered at UFC 329, confirming he will undergo surgery before beginning prehab and returning to martial arts training. McGregor expressed his intention to fight again, citing one remaining bout on his contract.
Two days after suffering an injury at UFC 329, Conor McGregor has spoken publicly to confirm he will undergo surgery and has made clear his intention to compete again in the octagon.
McGregor, 37, stated that surgery comes first, after which he plans to begin prehab before returning to martial arts training. He also noted that one fight remains on his current UFC contract, signaling that a comeback is his goal rather than retirement.
The Dubliner represents one of the most recognizable names in combat sports history. Fighting out of SBG Ireland and competing as a southpaw, McGregor carries a professional record of 22 wins and 7 losses. He stands five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach and has long been regarded as a dangerous striker, averaging 5.27 significant strikes landed per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate across his career.
Why it matters
- McGregor's stated intention to return keeps one of the sport's biggest box-office draws in the picture, with one fight remaining on his contract giving the UFC a clear framework for a comeback bout.
- His striking volume and southpaw style have historically created matchup problems across the lightweight and welterweight divisions, meaning his return carries genuine competitive weight.
- The surgery timeline will be a key factor in determining when, or whether, a return becomes realistic given his age and the nature of fight-camp demands at 37.
The full extent of the injury and a projected recovery timeline have not been disclosed, leaving the schedule for his potential final contracted bout uncertain.
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