Conor McGregor is determined to return to the UFC, despite his recent comeback fight lasting only 69 seconds before he suffered a leg injury that will require surgery. On Monday, McGregor expressed his intentions through an Instagram post, stating, “Surgery. Prehab. Return to martial arts practice. Go again. Final fight of the contract. Praise God!”

The fight took place on Saturday in Las Vegas, where McGregor faced Max Holloway. Just moments into the first round, he sustained an apparent knee injury, leading to a swift defeat. Although McGregor did not reveal the specifics of his injury or a recovery timeline, he emphasized that he felt healthy going into the bout.

In his post-fight comments, he lamented, “My head gasket is gone. Destroyed. I had no injury / injuries going into the fight. This came out of nowhere. I am beyond dark here. I can only describe it as hell.”

Despite the setback, McGregor's future with the UFC remains uncertain, even with one fight left on his contract. UFC CEO Dana White acknowledged the interest surrounding McGregor’s return and mentioned he is considering scheduling his next fight, with “five ideas” for potential opponents had McGregor won against Holloway.

McGregor has previously overcome significant injuries, including a torn ACL in 2013 and a leg fracture in a loss to Dustin Poirier in 2021. As he approaches his 38th birthday, fans and analysts alike are eager to see what lies ahead for the Irish superstar.