Conor McGregor has surgery on torn ACL, again vows comeback: 'My knee is repaired...Thank you God' - Fox News
UFC fighter Conor McGregor has undergone successful surgery for a torn ACL sustained during his recent fight against Max Holloway. McGregor has expressed optimism about his recovery and his intention to return to professional fighting.
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McGregor is a high-profile athlete whose career trajectory and injury recovery are significant events within the mixed martial arts industry.
Conor McGregor is on the road to recovery after his return to the Octagon barely lasted one minute. After five years without a fight, McGregor opened his July 11 fight against Max Holloway aggressively, attempting a running kick before throwing a head kick moments later. However, he slipped both times because it was apparent he had suffered a knee injury. He tried to power through it, but nearly two minutes into the fight, he grabbed at his right leg again, and referee Mike Beltran called the fight after just 69 seconds following what ultimately was a torn ACL. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM McGregor, though, posted a video to social media saying that his surgery was a "success." "What’s up, folks? The Mac is back, baby. My knee is repaired, surgery was a success, and I’m on the road to recovery.
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