Conor McGregor knee injury may not be as bad as feared, doctor says

Sports medicine physician Brian Sutterer says early indicators suggest Conor McGregor's knee issue from UFC 329 may be less severe, informing expectations around recovery. McGregor sustained the knee injury on his first strike against Max Holloway at UFC 329, where speculation centered on a possible ACL tear. Assessing social media footage, Sutterer—who has not examined McGregor—noted the absence of a knee brace and a seated position consistent with no high‑grade collateral ligament damage, without conclusions about the ACL or meniscus. He also cited apparent flexion near 90 degrees as a positive early sign. McGregor said scan results are forthcoming and plans to recover, with one fight left on his UFC contract.