Conor McGregor Delivers Striking Message After UFC Comeback Debacle: 'Let Them Keep Doing That'

The 38-year-old Irishman made a highly anticipated return to the octagon last month at UFC 329. However, his comeback lasted just over a minute. "The Notorious," as McGregor is known, appeared to suffer a knee injury in the opening seconds of the fight after missing his first attempted roundhouse kick.

While disappointment was evident for the Irishman, he quickly hinted at a return. "We'll be back," he posted on Instagram shortly after the fight. McGregor has since undergone surgery. He has now confirmed on Instagram that he is indeed working on another comeback. 'Operation done. Knee repaired,' McGregor wrote on Instagram alongside a video of himself lounging by a pool with a significant brace on his knee.

'Let the doubters keep talking,' the Irishman continued in his video caption. 'I didn't run from the pain. I walked straight into it. Now the real work begins. Comeback season starts now. No shortcuts. No excuses. Just the will to rise again.'

In the video accompanying his post, McGregor referenced other athletes who have successfully returned from severe injuries. He specifically mentioned two-time UFC champions Dominick Cruz and Georges St-Pierre, and seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady. "They are my motivation, especially the fighters," he stated. "My mindset is unstoppable and unbreakable."

The fight between McGregor and Holloway in Las Vegas last month took place five years after the Irishman's last appearance. Holloway, who had remained active over the past five years, ended the fight in the first round after 69 seconds when McGregor was forced to concede due to injury.