Conor McGregor has publicly shut down speculation that he is pulling out of UFC 329, which was triggered by the cancellation of a pre-fight afterparty. McGregor confirmed he remains fully committed to competing on the card.
Conor McGregor has moved to silence growing speculation about his participation in UFC 329, publicly confirming he remains fully committed to competing on the card scheduled for July 11, 2026.
The rumors appear to have stemmed from the cancellation of a pre-fight afterparty associated with McGregor's camp, which prompted online chatter suggesting the Irishman might be withdrawing from the event. McGregor addressed the speculation directly, dismissing it and insisting he is still in for fight night.
McGregor, who fights out of SBG Ireland, carries a professional record of 22 wins and 6 losses at 37 years of age. The southpaw from Dublin stands five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach and has long been one of the most recognizable names in mixed martial arts. He lands 5.32 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, numbers that reflect his aggressive, high-output striking style across a career that has spanned multiple weight classes.
Why it matters
- UFC 329 is days away, making any withdrawal speculation especially sensitive for event logistics and fight card stability.
- McGregor's drawing power means his participation has significant commercial implications for the pay-per-view.
- His clarification should calm concerns among fans, broadcasters, and fellow fighters on the card whose own exposure is tied to the event's profile.
The cancellation of an afterparty, while unusual in timing, has now been separated from any suggestion of a fight withdrawal following McGregor's confirmation.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
