Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White has shared atimeline for ConorMcGregors recovery following the Irish stars anticlimacticreturn at UFC 329.McGregors long-awaited comeback lasted just 69 seconds as theformer two-division champion suffered a knee injury in his rematchagainst MaxHolloway with the first kick he threw. With one fight remainingin his contract, Notorious has begun his rehabilitation and hashis sights set on his Octagon return. White has now weighed in onwhen McGregor will be back.Dana White updates Conor McGregors UFC return after ACL andmeniscus injuryDays after losing to Holloway, McGregor revealed that he sufferedan ACL and meniscus injury. The Irishman later claimed that hestargeting a return for the summer of 2027. Speaking to reportersfollowing Zuffa Boxing 9, White revealed that McGregor is expectedto be sidelined for a year.McGregor recently shared a video on Instagram of hisrehabilitation, prompting speculation about his recovery. White hasnow confirmed and reiterated the return timeline.I have no idea, White said when asked about McGregors Instagrampost. We had him on FaceTime tonight, ringside, but you know,Conor McGregors out for a year.McGregor is eyeing International Fight Week in 2027 for the finalbout of his UFC contract.Dana White just confirmedConorMcGregor will be out for a year pic.twitter.com/2a6BBWgGss HappyPunch (@HappyPunch) July 27, 2026ConorMcGregor announced that his fight next year will be hislast.'The Last Dance' for the Notorious pic.twitter.com/9buqU8IfrTSportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 27, 2026