Conor McGregor shuts down UFC 329 withdrawal rumors caused by afterparty cancellation
Conor McGregor has publicly dismissed speculation regarding his participation in UFC 329 following the cancellation of a scheduled afterparty.
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Conor McGregor remains slated for his return at UFC 329, despite recent rumors suggesting he might withdraw from the event. These concerns surfaced after the cancellation of an associated afterparty event.
Reporting from Bloody Elbow, MMA Fighting, and Yahoo Sports highlights the intense anticipation surrounding the return bout against Max Holloway. Coverage does not yet specify if additional events surrounding the fight will be rescheduled.
Updates regarding the event's logistics and official bout preparations continue to emerge as the fight date approaches. USA Today notes that ticket prices for the event have shifted to below $1,000.
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Quick answers
Is Conor McGregor still fighting at UFC 329?
Yes, coverage confirms McGregor has dismissed rumors of a withdrawal.
What caused the rumors about McGregor withdrawing?
The rumors originated following the cancellation of an afterparty event.
Who is Conor McGregor fighting?
He is scheduled to face Max Holloway.
Coverage (8)
- Chad Mendes: 'Not impossible' for Conor McGregor to find prime form at UFC 329 MMA Junkie · 12h ago
- Tom Aspinall makes bold Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway prediction Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- Matt Brown argues Conor McGregor might be at his best at UFC 329: ‘He’s got to prove motherf*ckers wrong’ MMA Fighting · 12h ago
- Fighters On The Rise UFC.com · 12h ago
- UFC 329: Full fight card, date, odds, where to watch and everything to know for Conor McGregor's UFC return Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- UFC 329 ticket prices to see Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway drop below $1,000 USA Today · 12h ago
- UFC 329: Ex-champ explains Max Holloway pick over Conor McGregor Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- Conor McGregor shuts down UFC 329 withdrawal rumors caused by afterparty cancellation Bloody Elbow · 12h ago
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