Conor McGregor reveals details of comeback plan for first time
‘I will be full mixed martial arts sparring by April’: Conor McGregor reveals details of comeback plan for first time since suffering broken leg
- Conor McGregor is recovering from the broken leg he sustained in July
- Irishman has struggled on the sidelines but sees light at the end of the tunnel
- ‘I will be full mixed martial arts sparring by April. Easily’, the lightweight said
- McGregor believes his first fight back will be for the title despite recent record
Conor McGregor, who underwent surgery for a broken leg suffered during a July fight against Dustin Poirier, said on Saturday he expects to fully resume sparring by April.
He anticipates that by the time he can spar, a return to the Octagon will be imminent.
McGregor’s competitive future was in doubt after he suffered the injury during a trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier, but the Irishman fully expects to resume his career.
Conor McGregor suffered a broken leg in his third fight against Dustin Poirier in July
‘I will be full mixed martial arts sparring by April. Easily!’ McGregor, 33, said during a Twitter Q&A with his followers. ‘By then a return will be imminent. But I must be patient. I will beat this!’
As a thrilling first five-minute frame against Poirier drew to a close in Las Vegas, both fighters were still trying to land as McGregor stumbled backwards, trapping his foot under himself and breaking his leg.
Medics were immediately called into the Octagon and it was clear that McGregor could not continue, prompting the referee to declare a stop to the bout on the instructions of the doctor. The stoppage marked McGregor’s third defeat in his last four fights in the UFC.
McGregor, whose brash manner and highlight-reel knockouts helped propel his rise to fame, said he is not rushing a return but rather taking a patient approach in his recovery.
‘The fibula is fully healed. The medial side of the tibia is developing nice callous also,’ wrote McGregor.
‘It is just patience now for it to form down through the bone to the lateral side of the tibia where the larger break occurred. It’s getting there. Patience will win this race for me!’
McGregor was also asked about his thought on Kamaru Usman’s recent title defence against Colby Covington and was dismissive of the welterweight champion.
The Irishman has been frustrated on the sidelines but there is light at the end of the tunnel
He wrote: ‘Thought Colby lumped him up nice last fight. Finished stronger. Without that 2nd round knockdown it’s Colby’s fight imo. If even still. I see many holes. As well as a suspect dome. I fancy it greatly for the treble.’
Charles Oliveira is the lightweight champion and will defend his title against Dustin Poirier next month.
Justin Gaethje believes he will face the winner of that contest and it seems more likely that McGregor will face another top 10 opponent rather than jump straight in for the belt as he is currently ranked No 9 in the division.
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