Dana White Reveals Timeline for Conor Mcgregor's Comeback

WHO:

USA Today - Dana White stated, "Conor McGregor's out for a year."

USA Today - Conor McGregor, UFC CEO Dana White, Max Holloway

Sportskeeda - Conor McGregor, Dana White

WHAT:

USA Today - McGregor's fight against Max Holloway ended just 69 seconds after it started when the referee stopped the fight due to McGregor hobbling.

MMA Junkie - McGregor is currently on a three-fight skid, having lost back-to-back fights against Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway.

MMA Junkie - McGregor's fight against Max Holloway lasted only 1:09 before it was stopped due to his injury.

USA Today - McGregor's fight against Holloway marked his first in five years.

The Guardian - McGregor's fight against Holloway was a rematch, with their first bout occurring in August 2013, where McGregor won by unanimous decision.

The Guardian - McGregor's last win was a 40-second finish of Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 on January 18, 2020.

USA Today - McGregor's comeback fight against Max Holloway ended just 69 seconds after it started when the referee stopped the fight due to McGregor hobbling.

MMA Junkie - McGregor's fight against Max Holloway lasted only 1:09 before it was stopped due to his injury.

MMA Junkie - McGregor is currently on a three-fight skid, having lost back-to-back fights against Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway.

USA Today - McGregor's fight against Max Holloway lasted only 1:09 before it was stopped due to his injury.

MMA Junkie - McGregor's last win was a 40-second finish of Donald Cerrone at UFC 246 on January 18, 2020.

USA Today - McGregor injured himself when he opened his comeback fight against Max Holloway with a flying kick.

MMA Fighting - McGregor said, "What was to be a generational beating is now to be reset," regarding his fight plans.

USA Today - McGregor suffered the same injury on his left leg during his first bout against Holloway in 2013.

Sportskeeda - McGregor is plotting his final UFC fight after a knee injury that ended his comeback against Max Holloway at UFC 329.

MMA Fighting - McGregor referred to his potential final fight as "The Last Dance" and indicated it could take place during "IFW 2027," referencing International Fight Week.

USA Today - Conor McGregor posted a video on Instagram of him working out on a leg extension machine.

USA Today - McGregor injured his ACL and meniscus in his right knee and needs surgery.

USA Today - McGregor's comeback fight against Max Holloway ended just 69 seconds after it started when the referee stopped the fight due to McGregor hobbling.

USA Today - McGregor intends to return to the Octagon as early as next summer.

USA Today - McGregor has one more fight left on his UFC contract.

WHERE:

USA Today - Dana White was in New York for a boxing card promoted by Zuffa Boxing.

WHEN:

MMA Fighting - McGregor is targeting International Fight Week in 2027 for the final fight of his career.

The Guardian - McGregor is targeting International Fight Week in July 2027 for his potential final UFC fight.

MMA Junkie - McGregor is targeting International Fight Week in 2027 for the final fight of his career.

MMA Fighting - McGregor referred to "IFW 2027" as the ideal event for his potential final UFC fight.

USA Today - McGregor's fight against Holloway took place on July 11.

USA Today - Dana White stated that McGregor is "out for a year."

WHY:

MMA Fighting - McGregor plans to fulfill his contractual obligations with the UFC before exploring new options, which may include boxing or fighting in BKFC, where he is a part owner.

The Guardian - McGregor is seeking a rematch with Holloway in what would be the final bout of his UFC deal.

MMA Junkie - UFC officials have not committed to rebooking the Holloway fight due to McGregor's recovery timeline.

MMA Junkie - McGregor is currently on a three-fight skid, having lost back-to-back fights against Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway.

MMA Fighting - UFC officials have not committed to rebooking the Holloway fight due to McGregor's recovery timeline.

MMA Fighting - McGregor plans to fulfill his contractual obligations with the UFC before exploring new options, which may include boxing or fighting in BKFC, where he is a part owner.

USA Today - McGregor is trying to strengthen his knee before surgery.

HOW:

The Guardian - McGregor is due to have his torn anterior cruciate ligament surgically repaired.

USA Today - McGregor was working out on a leg extension machine to strengthen his knee.

In a significant update from Dana White, it has been announced that Conor McGregor will be out for a year following a fight against Max Holloway that ended just 69 seconds in due to McGregor's injury. Currently on a three-fight losing streak, McGregor has lost his last two bouts against Dustin Poirier and Holloway, but he is targeting International Fight Week in 2027 for the final fight of his career. McGregor aims to fulfill his contractual obligations with the UFC before exploring new opportunities, which could include boxing or competing in BKFC, where he holds a part ownership.