Conor McGregor Injury: Updates on UFC Star's Shin and Return

Alec NathanAug 20, 2016

Conor McGregor exacted revenge against Nate Diaz on Aug. 20 at UFC 202, securing a majority-decision victory in a five-round thriller, but he reportedly didn't escape the action without suffering an injury to his shin.

Continue for updates.

McGregor Reportedly Healthy, Ready to Fight

Wednesday, Sept. 21

Ariel Helwani of MMA Fighting reported McGregor is healthy and training in the hopes of fighting Nov. 12 at UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

On Aug. 22, MMA Fighting reported the Nevada Athletic Commission handed McGregor a medical suspension. It noted an orthopedic doctor had to clear him, or he would not be able to compete until February 2017.

McGregor on Crutches at Post-Fight Press Conference

Sunday, Aug. 21

Helwani observed McGregor "limping noticeably" when he went to meet with the post-fight medical team.

ESPN.com's Brett Okamoto added that McGregor will need to go to the hospital after injuring his shin.

It's unclear what the injury is precisely, but the Irish superstar made it a point to pepper Diaz with forceful leg kicks throughout the fight as a way to wobble his opponent.

"I kicked his knee about 40 times," McGregor said, per Helwani. "My shin is killing me. That's it. It's the shin. Other than that, I'm perfect."

McGregor's Injury Could Potentially Impact Diaz Rematch

A timetable regarding McGregor's recovery has yet to emerge, but The Notorious will assuredly take his time to get healthy before he heads back into the Octagon for a third fight with Diaz, considering how much of his legacy will hang in the balance if the two decide to duke it out again.

If Saturday night's comments were any indication, both sides are interested in making their rivalry a trilogy.

According to Helwani, McGregor said he wants a third fight at 155 pounds after the fighters had their first two bouts at 170 pounds.

Diaz didn't make any immediate remarks regarding the weight for the prospective third clash, but he said he wants to square off against McGregor once more, per Helwani.