Conor
McGregor is probably a long way off from being fully recovered
from the broken leg he suffered at UFC 264 this past July, but the
Irish star seems to at least be in an optimistic state of mind.
The former UFC two-division champion, who was in New York to attend
the MTV Video Music Awards, provided an update on his condition in
an interview with journalist Adam Glyn.
“I feel like I could kick right now,” McGregor said. “I honestly
feel like I could kick right now, but I’ve just got to listen to
the doctors, listen to the people that are guiding me. That’s what
I’ve done so far, I’ve committed myself to the work and I’m back on
the feet. It’s so good to be back on the feet.”
“Notorious” suffered fractures to his tibia and fibula in a
first-round TKO loss to Dustin
Poirier on July 10 that required surgery, a procedure that
required the insertion of a rod, plate and screws. McGregor
admitted that the injury took a toll on him mentally. Despite the
fact the he’s feeling stronger, McGregor acknowledged that he’ll
listen to his doctors and take his rehabilitation slowly. He’s not
expected to return until sometime in 2022 at the earliest.
“I was upset for a little while, it’s not been easy,” McGregor
said. “There’s been a few ups and downs on this, it’s probably one
of the wildest things that’s ever happened to me in my life. It’s
not been fun, smooth sailing, but I got through it. I’ve had my
family, my close team by my side, and we’re getting there.
“Still a long way, I don’t want to get too ahead of myself, like I
said I feel like I can kick now, I’m not advised to kick yet. But
I’m gonna get back. You think a broken bone is gonna stop me? Think
again.”
McGregor most recently made headlines for an
altercation with musician Machine Gun Kelly, which occurred
before the MTV awards and allegedly occurred
message the ex-champ sent to Kelly’s girlfriend, actress Megan
Fox.