Dana White reveals extent of Conor McGregor's knee injury, next steps after ugly UFC 329 loss - Yahoo Sports
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that Conor McGregor suffered an ACL and meniscus injury during his recent loss at UFC 329. McGregor is scheduled for surgery and will be sidelined for an indefinite period of recovery.
Why it matters
McGregor is one of the most prominent figures in combat sports, and this injury significantly impacts the immediate future of the UFC's marquee division.
Uncrowned Staff Sun, July 19, 2026 at 3:59 PM UTC · 3 min read Conor McGregor will indeed be out for the foreseeable future.
One week after the former two-division champion suffered a brutal 69-second injury loss in his comeback bout at UFC 329 , UFC CEO Dana White revealed some much-awaited details of McGregor's injury. Speaking Saturday night at UFC Oklahoma City's post-fight press conference , White confirmed McGregor suffered an ACL injury in his right knee and is set to undergo surgery.
White also threw cold water over the idea of even beginning to think about McGregor's next bout, which may potentially be the Irishman's last in the UFC.
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