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Conor McGregor shuts down UFC 329 withdrawal rumors caused by afterparty cancellation

Conor McGregor has dismissed rumors of his withdrawal from UFC 329 following the cancellation of an afterparty.

By · Published July 13, 2026  23:51 UTC · Updated July 14, 2026  02:24 UTC

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The rumors of Conor McGregor withdrawing from UFC 329 were denied, and the event proceeded as planned. Coverage shifted to analyses of the upcoming fight against Max Holloway, with various fighters and analysts sharing their predictions and strategies.

Epilogue added 102d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 9 distinct news outlets with 20 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 18.
  • Primary Driver: Conor McGregor has dismissed rumors of his withdrawal from UFC 329 following the cancellation of an afterparty.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Conor McGregor has officially denied reports that he would withdraw from the UFC 329 main event against Max Holloway. These rumors were reportedly sparked by the cancellation of a scheduled afterparty. Coverage from Bloody Elbow and Yahoo Sports confirms McGregor's arrival and check-in for fight week.

Reporting from MMA Fighting, USA Today, and the BBC focuses on the logistics of the McGregor vs. Holloway 2 rematch, including ring walks and fight times. Analysts and fighters, including Belal Muhammad and Tom Aspinall, have shared predictions and strategies for the bout.

Other coverage highlights ticket price fluctuations, with some dropping below $1,000 according to USA Today. Attention now turns to the results of the McGregor vs. MMA Fighting has already begun providing live updates and highlights for the event.

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Questions people are asking

Why were there rumors that Conor McGregor would withdraw from UFC 329?

According to Bloody Elbow, the rumors were caused by the cancellation of an afterparty.

Who is Conor McGregor fighting at UFC 329?

He is fighting Max Holloway in a rematch.

What has Conor McGregor claimed regarding his status in the UFC?

According to ESPN, McGregor says he is the UFC's greatest featherweight of all time.

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