McGregor’s Surgery, Contract Talks and the Question of a Final UFC Fight

For weeks fans have seen Conor "The Notorious" McGregor limp around training camps, grimacing as he tried to mask a sore leg. The reality finally emerged on Tuesday: he went under the knife to repair the lingering damage.

"I’ve been dealing with this for a while," McGregor said in a low‑key interview, his voice barely above a whisper, "so surgery was the only sensible option now." The procedure, performed by a specialist in Dublin, targeted a torn tendon that had been causing him to skip sparring sessions and lean heavily on his other leg.

He didn’t linger on the medical details – most of the talk was about what comes next. The champ, who has already hung up his gloves once before, hinted that a final UFC appearance could be on the horizon, but only if the right opponent and circumstances line up.

"I’m not rushing to a fight just to tick a box," he added, chuckling softly. "It has to feel right, the fight has to mean something. If I walk into the Octagon one more time, I want it to be a story worth telling." That sentiment resonated with many who have followed his roller‑coaster career, from meteoric rises to controversial setbacks.

Contractually, McGregor still has one fight left on his current agreement with the UFC, a clause he confirmed earlier this year. "The contract says I have a fight left. If I’m healthy, the promotion and I will figure out the best way to close this chapter," he explained, noting that both parties are negotiating the financial terms.

There’s speculation about potential opponents – some think a rematch with Khabib’s successor, others imagine a showdown with a rising lightweight star. McGregor himself seemed hesitant to name names, preferring to keep options open while he recovers.

Regardless of the opponent, the Irish fighter’s focus now is rehab. He’s already back to light cardio, doing stationary bike work and physiotherapy, and says the road to full fitness will be gradual. "I’ve learned to be patient," he said, smiling. "Everything takes time – the surgery, the healing, the next fight. I’m ready for it when the time is right."

Fans will be watching closely. If McGregor’s final bout does happen, it could serve as a fitting send‑off for a career that’s been nothing if not dramatic. Until then, the world waits, hopeful that the fighter’s leg – and legacy – are both on the mend.