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McGregor projects 9–12 month recovery after knee surgery

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 2:22 AM UTC · How we work

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McGregor Moves to BKFC

Conor McGregor says recovery will take nine to twelve months after ACL and meniscus surgery.
Conor McGregor tore his ACL and meniscus in a loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026.
Conor McGregor will not seek a new UFC contract and plans to join the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
Conor McGregor named Eddie Alvarez, Jeremy Stephens and Mike Perry as potential BKFC opponents.

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McGregor Boosts BKFC

Conor McGregor's firm bought a minority stake in BKFC, making him part-owner in April 2024.
He now serves as principal partner with BKFC President David Feldman, setting fighter purses.
Feldman said he will bet the house on McGregor’s debut, targeting an 80,000-fan Croke Park show.
McGregor’s involvement is credited with boosting BKFC’s international ticket sales and overall revenue.
He acts as a part-time promoter, using his brand to market upcoming BKFC events.

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McGregor Found Liable

A civil jury in Ireland found Conor McGregor liable for sexual assault in 2024.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) deliberately downplayed McGregor’s return at UFC 329, limiting promotional hype.
Alvarez warned UFC may force a low-value matchup to weaken McGregor’s bargaining power.
He suggested UFC could label McGregor a $100 million ‘public enemy’ if he seeks contract exit.
Alvarez recalled Bellator’s 2014 lawsuit against him, showing promotions litigate departing fighters.

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McGregor Moves to BKFC

Conor McGregor says recovery will take nine to twelve months after ACL and meniscus surgery.
Conor McGregor tore his ACL and meniscus in a loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026.
Conor McGregor will not seek a new UFC contract and plans to join the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
Conor McGregor named Eddie Alvarez, Jeremy Stephens and Mike Perry as potential BKFC opponents.

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