Conor McGregor vows return after injury in disappointing comeback fight

MMA fighter Conor McGregor has announced his intention to return to the octagon, despite sustaining a knee injury during his recent comeback fight after a five-year absence. The 37-year-old Irishman shared his plans on social media, framing his situation within a spiritual context.

McGregor's comeback at UFC 329 in Las Vegas was short-lived, ending just 69 seconds into his bout against Max Holloway. He injured his knee while attempting a kick early in the fight. Despite trying two more attacks, his visible injury led to the fight's premature stoppage, much to the dissatisfaction of some spectators.

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Operation. Rehabilitation. Back to MMA training. On again. Last fight of my contract. God be with me.

Following the fight, McGregor took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm the reality of his injury. "I was so sharp and so ready for this fight, I can't believe what has happened," he wrote. "I was calm, ready and confident. I am in shock over what has happened. The devil is literally staring me in the face."

This setback marks another significant injury for McGregor, who was the first UFC fighter to hold simultaneous world titles in two weight classes in 2016. His previous fight in 2021 resulted in a broken ankle during a loss to Dustin Poirier. His last victory was in 2020. McGregor's social media post also indicated that this upcoming fight was the last on his contract, stating, "Operation. Rehabilitation. Back to MMA training. On again. Last fight of my contract. God be with me."

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I was so sharp and so ready for this fight, I can't believe what has happened. I was calm, ready and confident. I am in shock over what has happened. The devil is literally staring me in the face.