McGregor tore ACL at UFC 329, White says return talk premature

Conor McGregor tore his ACL during his first-round loss at UFC 329 earlier this month, UFC president Dana White told ESPN.

White shot down talk of a potential return date for the former two-division champion. The injury happened during McGregor's opening-round defeat, and White said any discussion of next steps is premature at this stage.

White dismisses timeline questions for McGregor

Asked about McGregor's future, White said the topic "isn't even worth talking about" right now, per ESPN. The 36-year-old Irishman has not confirmed the diagnosis publicly.

McGregor has not fought since June 2024, when he withdrew from a scheduled bout against Michael Chandler due to a broken toe. The UFC 329 loss marked his first appearance in the octagon since that pullout.

No surgery date or recovery timeline has been announced. ACL tears typically require six to nine months of rehabilitation before athletes can resume contact training.

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• ESPN MMA — White: McGregor injured ACL, not thinking future