Conor McGregor Denies Using 'Mind Altering Substances' Before UFC 329 Loss in Deleted Post
Conor McGregor faces public criticism and career speculation following his loss at UFC 329 and a deleted social media post regarding substance use.
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Following his defeat at UFC 329, Conor McGregor has publicly denied the use of mind-altering substances in a deleted post. This denial comes amid wider speculation regarding the future of his professional fighting career. Coverage from outlets including Bleacher Report, BBC, and Yahoo Sports highlights contrasting reactions to the event.
While some reports describe his career as finished, others note Jon Jones’s praise for McGregor following his injury. Meanwhile, Machine Gun Kelly has continued to express public hostility toward the athlete. Attention is now turning toward potential future matchups for McGregor.
Coverage indicates that McGregor has expressed a preference for his final opponent to be Max Holloway, a request that Dana White is currently addressing.
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Quick answers
Did Conor McGregor admit to using substances before UFC 329?
No. According to Bleacher Report, McGregor denied using mind-altering substances in a post that was later deleted.
Who has commented on McGregor's status following the fight?
Public commentary has come from various figures, including Jon Jones, who offered praise, and Machine Gun Kelly, who expressed negative sentiments.
Is McGregor planning to retire?
Reports indicate that McGregor has identified an ideal opponent for what he characterizes as his final UFC fight, a claim Dana White has responded to.
Coverage (6)
- Machine Gun Kelly Continues to Troll Conor McGregor: ‘F*ck This Dude' Yahoo · 17h ago
- 'Finished' & 'career over' BBC · 17h ago
- Jon Jones Praises God-Fearing Conor McGregor Following UFC 329 Injury Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
- UFC Legend Conor McGregor Names His Ideal Final UFC Opponent Sports Illustrated · 17h ago
- Dana White responds to Conor McGregor saying his final UFC fight ‘has to be’ against Max Holloway Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
- Conor McGregor Denies Using 'Mind Altering Substances' Before UFC 329 Loss in Deleted Post Bleacher Report · 17h ago
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