The Notorious Is Back on His Feet
Conor McGregor has cleared a major hurdle in his recovery from knee surgery. Five and a half weeks after the operation, the former double champion has stopped using crutches. This is a fast return for a man who tore his ACL and meniscus. He told his own podcast, Mac Energy, that the swelling is gone. The Irishman stated he abandoned the crutch earlier than the doctors had hoped.
McGregor did not want to rush back into the octagon too soon. He plans to take nine to twelve months to heal fully. This timeline shows he respects his body after a rough fall. He wants to be at 100 percent before he steps back into the cage. It is a smart move for a fighter who has been through a lot of damage.
The update comes after a chaotic night in July. McGregor blamed the conditions of the fight for his injury. He claimed the floor was wet during his rematch with Max Holloway. He said he ignored the danger because he was focused on winning. That decision cost him his leg for now, but he is moving forward.
A Wet Floor and a Missed Kick
McGregor has been very vocal about what went wrong on fight night. He told LowKick MMA that the octagon felt like a bed of dry ice. He said the floor was wet when he stepped inside. He decided to charge forward anyway. He wanted to throw a wild roundhouse kick to crack Holloway in the jaw.
He explained his mindset before the bell rang. He knew he had a broken leg in the past. He said he just wanted to run forward and fly across the ring. The plan was to hit hard and fast. But things did not go as planned. Holloway dodged the kick, and McGregor landed awkwardly. That bad landing snapped his leg.
He called the wet floor a lack of true martial arts. He said fighters should use their brains and vision. He blamed the conditions for the injury. But he also admitted he ignored the risk. He said it is just part of the fight game. It is a tough lesson, but he is learning from it.
Holloway and the Fight Game Reality
McGregor also had some sharp words for Max Holloway. He blasted the Hawaiian for not finishing the fight. He felt Holloway should have taken advantage of the moment. The Irishman believes the fight game requires total focus. He thinks a wet floor is not an excuse for a loss. It is a challenge that fighters must overcome.
The fight itself was a mess for McGregor. He struggled to stay on his feet after the injury. He kept falling down during the bout. It was a sad sight for fans who love his style. He is a legend, but he is human. Even legends make mistakes in the heat of battle.
Now the focus is on healing.
