Conor McGregor has confirmed a significant setback in his career, announcing that he tore his ACL and meniscus during his fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329. In a social media post on Sunday, the former two-division champion expressed optimism about his recovery, believing he could return to the octagon by next summer.

McGregor detailed the nature of his injury, stating:

"It was ACL and meniscus. It is the same injury as the first Holloway fight, only this time the opposite leg."

Reflecting on his past experiences, he noted:

"I returned to competition within 9 months to fight Diego Brandao back then."

He emphasized the advancements in regenerative medicine and training methods, which he feels will aid his recovery:

"With today's regenerative medicine advancements and improved training methods it is well within my realm to return by next summer."

Despite the injury, McGregor reported positive signs in his recovery:

• He is walking without a crutch.
• He has performed leg extension exercises without issue.
• He has maintained discipline throughout his recovery process.

The injury occurred during a jumping switch kick attempt in the opening moments of the fight. His coach, John Kavanagh, confirmed that they had trained extensively for this maneuver, and McGregor had entered the fight in peak condition. However, after the injury, he struggled to put weight on his knee and informed referee Mike Beltran that he could not continue.