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McGregor's Knee Surgery Successful, Announces Summer Comeback

8/7/2026

Summary

McGregor Surgery Success

Conor McGregor's knee surgery, which repaired the ACL and meniscus torn in his July 11, 2026 UFC 329 fight with Max Holloway, was declared successful on August 7, 2026.
In an Instagram video he wrote, “Surgery done. Knee repaired. The doubters can keep talking… Comeback season starts now.”
He named Dominick Cruz, Georges St-Pierre and Tom Brady as inspirations.
McGregor plans to return next summer to fulfill the final fight on his UFC contract.

Summary

McGregor Revenue Surge

UFC 329 generated more than $25 million in revenue, showing Conor McGregor’s market pull despite a 69-second fight.
He promotes his own “Mac Energy” drink and other self-started brands, expanding his commercial footprint beyond mixed-martial-arts.
McGregor co-owns and serves as ambassador for the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, adding a parallel combat-sports venture.
Dana White warned that McGregor’s injury history could limit his placement on future marquee events, affecting UFC scheduling.

History

Historical Context

Mike Tyson’s 1995 return after a three-year prison term generated a $96 million worldwide pay-per-view haul, setting a benchmark for comeback earnings. That model resurfaced when Conor McGregor’s 2026 ACL repair preceded UFC 331, which pulled $25 million in revenue. Both cases show how high-profile fighters turn injury-driven returns into major global commercial events.

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McGregor Surgery Success

Conor McGregor's knee surgery, which repaired the ACL and meniscus torn in his July 11, 2026 UFC 329 fight with Max Holloway, was declared successful on August 7, 2026.
In an Instagram video he wrote, “Surgery done. Knee repaired. The doubters can keep talking… Comeback season starts now.”
He named Dominick Cruz, Georges St-Pierre and Tom Brady as inspirations.
McGregor plans to return next summer to fulfill the final fight on his UFC contract.

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