Conor McGregor is set to undergo knee surgery after suffering a serious injury during his UFC 329 fight against Max Holloway, and he says he intends to return to the Octagon once he recovers. McGregor has also addressed fan speculation that he was injured before the bout, clarifying that a shoe-removal clip and a brief loss of balance were not evidence of a pre-existing problem. He expresses a desire for a Holloway trilogy fight following his recovery and has already discussed his comeback plans.
UFC CEO Dana White, however, says it is too early to set a rematch or return timeline. White notes that McGregor must complete surgery and physical therapy and receive medical clearance before any realistic discussion about a next fight can take place. White also emphasizes that fight scheduling is unpredictable even with a year-long horizon, and he does not plan to consider next steps until McGregor’s rehab progress is confirmed.
