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Conor McGregor joins TikTok while recovering from knee injury
Conor McGregor joined TikTok on Monday, posting a video while holding a baby goat he called Goatiana.
The former two-weight UFC champion quickly gained a six-figure number of followers on the platform.
His UFC comeback ended in a 69-second TKO loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329 in July, his first MMA fight in five years.
McGregor tore his ACL in the opening moments of the fight and faces a long recovery.
He is expected to be out of the Octagon until 2027, with a return hoped for in the second half of that year.
McGregor has one fight left on his UFC contract, which he plans to complete before considering free agency.
He has also said he wants to try bare-knuckle boxing after his UFC deal ends.
Conor McGregor joined TikTok while recovering from a serious knee injury.
He posted his first video holding a baby goat and announced his arrival on the platform.
McGregor tore his ACL during his comeback fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 in July.
The injury is expected to keep him out of the Octagon until 2027.
McGregor has one fight remaining on his UFC contract, according to Bloody Elbow.
- Who
- Conor McGregor, former dual-weight UFC champion.
- What
- He joined TikTok and posted his first video while recovering from a knee injury.
- When
- Monday; the article was published on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- TikTok. His injury occurred at UFC 329.
- Why
- He announced that he was joining the platform; he is recovering from an ACL tear.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
McGregor tore his ACL during a 69-second TKO defeat to Max Holloway at UFC 329.
McGregor joined TikTok and posted his first video.
McGregor is expected to remain out of the Octagon until this year.
- TikTok debut
- Monday
- Injury
- Torn ACL
- Injury event
- UFC 329, against Max Holloway
- Expected time out
- Until 2027
- Remaining UFC contract
- One fight
What people are saying
What’s up, folks? It’s Mac here with a mega announcement,
I’m here with my little sister, Goatiana. We’re letting you guys know we’re on TikTok, baby!
I think we will see, in 15 months or so from now, Conor McGregor fighting inside the squared circle without the gloves on,
Posts on X
Conor McGregor just announced he’s a TikToker now 😭
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