McGregor Spotted on Crutches After ACL Surgery

Conor McGregor is recovering out in public, spotted on crutches with a fresh scar on his knee as he works through rehab from the ACL and meniscus damage that ended his UFC comeback in seconds.

McGregor was seen leaving Gravitas, a members-only club in Beverly Hills, using crutches and without a brace on the surgically repaired knee. It's the clearest look fans have gotten at where his recovery stands since he went under the knife following his return fight at UFC 329, where a knee injury led to a referee stoppage just 69 seconds into the bout and closed the book on a five-year layoff almost as soon as it opened.

What Happened to McGregor's Knee at UFC 329

McGregor's long-awaited return lasted barely over a minute before the fight was waved off. He tore his ACL and meniscus in the process, an injury that required surgery and now a lengthy rehab before he can even think about sparring again.

When Could McGregor Fight Again

McGregor has one fight left on his current UFC contract, and he's already picked a date to use it. He has targeted International Fight Week in the summer of 2027 for his Octagon swansong. That gives him close to a full year of runway from this surgery, which lines up with typical recovery windows for a torn ACL and meniscus, but it also means there's no room for setbacks if he wants to make good on that timeline. Betting markets won't have anything to price until McGregor is closer to actually booking that farewell fight, but his recovery pace between now and then will be the thing to watch. Any hint of a delay past International Fight Week, or conversely a return to full training well ahead of schedule, will move how sportsbooks and oddsmakers eventually frame him as a betting proposition for that final appearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What injury did Conor McGregor suffer at UFC 329?

Conor McGregor tore his ACL and meniscus at UFC 329, an injury that led to a referee stoppage just 69 seconds into his return fight and required surgery.

When is Conor McGregor expected to fight again?

Conor McGregor has targeted International Fight Week in the summer of 2027 for what he says will be his final fight under his current UFC contract.

Is Conor McGregor walking after his ACL surgery?

Conor McGregor was recently spotted using crutches and without a knee brace, with a visible surgical scar, as he continues rehabbing his torn ACL and meniscus.