Conor McGregor has surgery on torn ACL, again vows comeback: 'My knee is repaired...Thank you God'
Conor McGregor is on the road to recovery after his return to the Octagon barely lasted one minute.After five years without a fight, McGregor opened his July 11 fight against Max Holloway aggressively, attempting a running kick before throwing a head kick moments later. However, he slipped both times because it was apparent he had suffered a knee injury.He tried to power through it, but nearly two minutes into the fight, he grabbed at his right leg again, and referee Mike Beltran called the fight after just 69 seconds following what ultimately was a torn ACL.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMcGregor, though, posted a video to social media saying that his surgery was a "success.""What’s up, folks?
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Conor McGregor is on the road to recovery after his return to the Octagon barely lasted one minute.After five years without a fight, McGregor opened his July 11 fight against Max Holloway aggressively, attempting a running kick before throwing a head kick moments later. However, he slipped both times because it was apparent he had suffered a knee injury.He tried to power through it, but nearly two minutes into the fight, he grabbed at his right leg again, and referee Mike Beltran called the fight after just 69 seconds following what ultimately was a torn ACL.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMcGregor, though, posted a video to social media saying that his surgery was a "success.""What’s up, folks? My knee is repaired, surgery was a success, and I’m on the road to recovery. That should tell you all you need to know about my mindset.
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- Conor McGregor is on the road to recovery after his return to the Octagon barely lasted one minute.After five years without a fight, McGregor opened his July 11 fight against Max Holloway aggressively, attempting a running kick before throwing a head kick moments later. However, he slipped both times because it was apparent he had suffered a knee injury.He tried to power through it, but nearly two minutes into the fight, he grabbed at his right leg again, and referee Mike Beltran called the fight after just 69 seconds following what ultimately was a torn ACL.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMcGregor, though, posted a video to social media saying that his surgery was a "success.""What’s up, folks?
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Conor McGregor has surgery on torn ACL, again vows comeback: 'My knee is repaired...Thank you God'
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