David Bridges
Dana White Conor McGregor Faces a Challenging Path Back to the Octagon Is He Committed to Making a Comeback?
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Dana White revealed that Conor McGregor is required to undergo surgery and a rigorous rehabilitation process due to his knee injury. This situation will provide him with the necessary time to reflect on his career choices.
During an encounter with the UFC President and CEO at Fanatics Fest 2026 in New York City, we inquired about Conor’s recent defeat by TKO to Max Holloway, which concluded due to a knee injury that halted the fight.
Max Holloway defeats Conor McGregor by TKO in Round 1 #UFC329 pic.twitter.com/52BnFWgeh2 @ufc
Dana shared that he recently spoke with Conor, who is understandably disheartened and frustrated by how his return to the octagon concluded.
According to Dana, Conor must undergo extensive recovery to heal his knee. He believes that part of this recovery time should involve Conor reflecting on whether he genuinely wants to continue competing in combat sports.
While Dana appears uncertain about Conor’s potential return, Conor himself has expressed a desire to fight Holloway again in a rematch.
In our discussion about Holloway, we also asked Dana for his thoughts on the criticism Max received for celebrating his victory, especially given Conor’s inability to continue due to injury. Dana offers a compelling perspective on the matter. Watch the full clip to catch his insights.
The Notorious is known for his resilience … stay tuned for updates!
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