Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White has shared atimeline for ConorMcGregor's recovery following the Irish star's anticlimacticreturn at UFC 329.
McGregor's long-awaited comeback lasted just 69 seconds as theformer two-division champion suffered a knee injury in his rematchagainst MaxHolloway with the first kick he threw. With one fight remainingin his contract, "Notorious" has begun his rehabilitation and hashis sights set on his Octagon return. White has now weighed in onwhen McGregor will be back.
Days after losing to Holloway, McGregor revealed that he sufferedan ACL and meniscus injury. The Irishman later claimed that he'stargeting a return for the summer of 2027. Speaking to reportersfollowing Zuffa Boxing 9, White revealed that McGregor is expectedto be sidelined for a year.
McGregor recently shared a video on Instagram of hisrehabilitation, prompting speculation about his recovery. White hasnow confirmed and reiterated the return timeline.
"I have no idea," White said when asked about McGregor's Instagrampost. "We had him on FaceTime tonight, ringside, but you know,Conor McGregor's out for a year."
McGregor is eyeing International Fight Week in 2027 for the finalbout of his UFC contract.
#mcgregor #contract #revealed
McGregor's long-awaited comeback lasted just 69 seconds as theformer two-division champion suffered a knee injury in his rematchagainst MaxHolloway with the first kick he threw. With one fight remainingin his contract, "Notorious" has begun his rehabilitation and hashis sights set on his Octagon return. White has now weighed in onwhen McGregor will be back.
Days after losing to Holloway, McGregor revealed that he sufferedan ACL and meniscus injury. The Irishman later claimed that he'stargeting a return for the summer of 2027. Speaking to reportersfollowing Zuffa Boxing 9, White revealed that McGregor is expectedto be sidelined for a year.
McGregor recently shared a video on Instagram of hisrehabilitation, prompting speculation about his recovery. White hasnow confirmed and reiterated the return timeline.
"I have no idea," White said when asked about McGregor's Instagrampost. "We had him on FaceTime tonight, ringside, but you know,Conor McGregor's out for a year."
McGregor is eyeing International Fight Week in 2027 for the finalbout of his UFC contract.
#mcgregor #contract #revealed
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