McGregor has stated that he will need surgery for the injury sustained at UFC 329. He has mentioned a potential third fight with Holloway in 2027, a fighter he first lost to in their initial matchup in 2013. McGregor still has one fight left on his current UFC contract.

Conor McGregor has taken blame for being too aggressive with the leaping kick attempt that led to his injury against Max Holloway at UFC 329.

UFC president and chief executive officer Dana White has now dropped a powerful assessment about Conor McGregor and his role in the world of combat sports.

Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return at UFC 329 ended in devastating fashion after a gruesome right knee injury just over a minute into the opening round handed Max Holloway a first-round TKO victory.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Conor McGregor said he is ready for his return to the Octagon. The 37-year-old Irishman is also convinced he'll have his way with Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night.

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Conor McGregor enters his fight against Max Holloway, and UFC heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall is among those who see a path to victory for McGregor.